Chanel Freelance Project Manager

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Seniority Mid-Level
Department Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Chanel — Freelance Project Manager in Vemars, France. Contract role managing cross-functional luxury projects for the Maison.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As a vertically integrated luxury house, Chanel blends artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail and production operations; the employer proposition emphasises design excellence, meticulous quality standards and long-term investment in craft and talent.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of assigned projects, defining scope, milestones, timelines and success criteria.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders — design, production, procurement, logistics and external suppliers — to secure timely execution and alignment with brand standards.
  • Manage project budgets, track costs and report variances; propose corrective actions to maintain financial discipline.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation: schedules, risk registers, progress reports and executive presentations.
  • Oversee vendor selection and performance, negotiate scopes of work and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
  • Identify risks and dependencies, escalate issues appropriately and implement mitigation strategies to preserve timelines and quality.
  • Ensure all work complies with Chanel’s quality, branding and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience delivering projects for premium or luxury brands, agencies or manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrable competence in project planning, budgeting and stakeholder management.
  • Track record of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external vendors to deliver complex, time‑sensitive initiatives.
  • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred.
  • Professional autonomy and capacity to work on a freelance/contract basis, with a portfolio of delivered projects.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling (Gantt-based planning) Budget management and cost control Risk identification and mitigation Vendor selection and contract oversight Stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination MS Excel Microsoft Project PowerPoint Asana or Jira (familiarity preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' substantive project management experience, preferably within the fashion, luxury goods, or related manufacturing/logistics sectors. Proven delivery of cross-functional projects and supplier coordination is required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, supply chain or equivalent professional experience; formal project management certification is an advantage.

Workplace

This position is based in Vemars, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 3 open roles in Vemars, including 3 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.761 active listings on Cerulean, 80 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.322 open positions, with 94 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of exacting craftsmanship, discretion and creative ambition. The work environment values long-term mastery, cross-disciplinary collaboration and rigorous attention to detail consistent with the Maison’s heritage.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.