Chanel Product Development Project Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Aug 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 | Product Development Project Manager | Neuilly-sur-Seine, Fixed-term contract (6 months)
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage cross-functional skincare development projects across the Beauty & Fragrance division in alignment with 3-year marketing plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams (International Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Packaging, Manufacturing) from marketing brief through first industrial production
- Develop feasibility studies to ensure coherence between marketing briefs, functional solutions, timelines, and costs
- Guide product design using risk analysis methodology to align with feasibility outcomes
- Prepare project reporting for governance bodies (COP and Project Committee) to facilitate informed decision-making
- Oversee project timelines and ensure compliance with key milestones: feasibility review, design review, and industrialization review
- Challenge cross-functional stakeholders to maintain equilibrium between project objectives, resource allocation, risk analysis, and proposed solutions
- Control unit cost of goods and project budgets to ensure cost efficiency
- Guarantee adherence to Chanel's development processes through training new project team members
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in product development processes
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent (Bac +5): engineering, business school, or university degree
- Confirmed experience of 2–5 years in project management, specifically as a Product Development Project Manager or in technical roles (formulation, packaging, or manufacturing)
- Demonstrated interest in cosmetic products and product development methodologies
- Proficiency in cross-functional team leadership and coordination
- Strong relational and technical competencies in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Creativity, drive, analytical capability, and problem-solving orientation in collaborative settings
- Emotional intelligence, relationship-building ability, agility, persuasiveness, stress management, and versatility
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience of 2–5 years in project management, preferably as a Product Development Project Manager or in technical disciplines such as formulation, packaging, or manufacturing within the beauty or cosmetics industry.
Education
Master's degree or equivalent (Bac +5): engineering, business school, or university degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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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