Chanel Orchestration Governance & Strategy Senior Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Singapore seeks an Orchestration Governance & Strategy Senior Manager to align Fashion Division operations across SEAA and drive cross-functional execution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Shape the vision, mission, and ambition of the Orchestration Team, providing a clear strategic frame to inspire collective progress and strengthen established ways of working
- Design and implement a comprehensive orchestration governance cycle aligned with key business and planning milestones, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and accountability across teams to enable faster decision-making and stronger execution of Fashion priorities
- Foster integrated, cross-functional collaboration by strengthening partnerships across Orchestration and key functions, building alignment and shared ownership to reduce silos and drive consistent delivery of Fashion initiatives
- Optimize workflows and project delivery processes across all phases—from strategic framing to execution and measurement—enabling efficient team collaboration and seamless progress towards shared objectives
- Lead and coordinate ad hoc and cross-functional initiatives by assembling targeted taskforces with appropriate stakeholders, ensuring timely progress on critical topics and integrating successful outcomes into ongoing ways of working
- Define success criteria, measurement frameworks, and reporting principles to help teams track progress, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement across the division
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of experience managing complex projects and programmes within large, multinational organisations
- Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive execution across functions, geographic markets, and multiple levels of seniority
- Proven experience designing governance frameworks, establishing ways of working, and embedding sustainable operating models within dynamic organisations
- Deep understanding of the Fashion business cycle, including collection milestones, commercial planning cycles, and key moments that shape execution across markets and functions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to bring structure, prioritisation, and discipline to complex, multi-faceted topics
Skills
Experience
8–10 years of experience managing complex projects and programmes within large, multinational organisations. Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive execution across functions, geographic markets, and levels of seniority. Proven track record designing governance frameworks, establishing ways of working, and embedding sustainable operating models. Strong understanding of the Fashion business cycle, including collection milestones, commercial planning, and key market moments that shape execution.
Education
Not specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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