Chanel Project Management Lead

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the project management team to deliver marketing campaign assets creation and adaptations across Asia markets, spanning online and offline channels such as digital, print, events, CRM, and e-business
• Oversee project management functions related to deliverables, risk management, and problem-solving
• Work with division functions (Social, Media, Event, CRM, E-business) to understand and contribute to paid, owned, earned strategy planning, ensuring clear delivery goals and scope for each campaign
• Orchestrate the delivery of campaign assets creation and adaptation while working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across Asia
• Define project delivery strategy and processes to ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-budget output
• Partner with the Senior Project Management Lead and PMO to establish and optimize project processes, team structure, governance, and management tools
• Manage stakeholder requests, understand business needs, issues, and opportunities; provide feedback to relevant teams on project execution to align delivery priorities with business plans
• Oversee project planning and status tracking with internal and external partners to ensure healthy process execution
• Oversee vendor and supplier collaboration processes, including evaluation, selection, budget, contracts, and delivery
• Drive implementation of complex campaign-related initiatives requiring collaboration among local, regional, and global teams
• Manage day-to-day project manager responsibilities and ensure consistent project visibility by monitoring and reporting business objectives, achievements, and key indicators
• Manage Creative Services internal resource capacity, track ongoing project status, and provide detailed resource reports for planning purposes
• Actively source external talents and vendors with specific expertise for creative and production support across Asia markets
• Mentor and nurture project management team members to support career development and inspire a team culture that promotes effective project delivery
• Work effectively in a bilingual environment, confidently presenting project plans and status while articulating strategies to resolve delivery issues
• Work with regional and local markets to ensure received briefs are complete and ready for project commencement
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Global Artistic Direction team and Regional Division to facilitate communication and collaboration on global-local co-op projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within an advertising/design agency, in-house agency, or a combination of both
• 4+ years of proven team management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and nurturing career growth
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of governance frameworks and project management tools
• Track record of successfully delivering complex campaign asset creation and adaptation projects across multiple Asia markets using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Proven understanding of consumer behavior, digital landscapes, platforms, social trends, and emerging technologies across key Asian markets (including but not limited to mainland China, Hong Kong/Macau, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore)
• Demonstrated ability to adapt campaign assets and content to local business needs and cultural nuances
• Keen sense of brand image, design aesthetics, and luxury brand values
• Experience working on high-end, brand-driven campaigns where quality and consistency are paramount

Skills

Experience

8+ years of project management experience within advertising, design agencies, or in-house creative environments, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-market campaign initiatives. Minimum 4+ years of demonstrated team management experience with responsibility for coaching, mentoring, and nurturing career development in team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, marketing, communications, or related field preferred. Professional certification in project management (PMP, Agile, Scrum) strongly preferred.

Workplace

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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