Chanel IT Infrastructure Project Management Officer (Apprenticeship)

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Apr 29, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held French luxury maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and beauty. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and corporate operations and maintains a discreet, highly professional working environment that values creativity, precision and long-term skills development.

Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: IT Infrastructure Project Management Officer (Alternance) starting October 2026. Apprenticeship in IT PMO at Chanel's Paris region office.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the IT PMO in planning and tracking infrastructure projects, including preparing project plans, Gantt charts and milestone dashboards.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams — liaise with network, systems, security teams and external vendors to drive deliverables on schedule.
  • Maintain project documentation: status reports, risk and issue logs, change requests and meeting minutes; prepare executive summaries for stakeholders.
  • Assist with testing, deployment coordination and roll‑out activities, including scheduling, cutover planning and post‑implementation validation.
  • Monitor project budgets and resource plans; escalate scope changes and help ensure compliance with governance and security standards.
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder communications to foster alignment and timely decision‑making.

Qualifications

  • Enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or an accredited business/IT curriculum (alternance/apprenticeship eligibility required).
  • Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed project documentation.
  • Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to risk management, issue resolution and reporting.
  • Fluency in written and spoken French is typically required for on‑site coordination; professional working proficiency in English is advantageous.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling Risk and issue management Stakeholder communications and coordination Project documentation and reporting Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Change control and release coordination

Experience

Previous internship or alternance experience in IT project coordination or support of IT infrastructure projects is preferred; practical exposure to cross‑team coordination and basic testing/deployment activities is valued.

Education

Currently enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or Master's) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent, with eligibility for alternance/apprenticeship.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Culture

Chanel fosters a rigorous yet creative workplace where meticulous craftsmanship and discretion are paramount. The organisation emphasises mentorship, professional development and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a fastidious luxury environment.

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.

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Chanel

Chanel IT Infrastructure Project Management Officer (Apprenticeship)

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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