Chanel Senior Manager, Data Management & Enablement
Chanel is hiring a Sr Manager, Data Management & Enablement in Seoul to lead data governance, MDM and business enablement for retail and digital operations.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, the brand emphasises artisanal craftsmanship, creative excellence and discreet, globally coordinated operations across retail, product, marketing and digital functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and operationalise the global data management and enablement strategy to support retail, e‑commerce and corporate functions in the APAC region.
- Establish and govern master data management (MDM), metadata and data catalog processes, ensuring data quality, lineage and stewardship across systems and business domains.
- Lead a cross‑functional programme to onboard and train business users, enabling self‑service analytics and consistent data usage through playbooks, toolkits and workshops.
- Partner with IT, digital, merchandising and retail leadership to translate business requirements into scalable data models, integrations and governance controls.
- Select and manage third‑party vendors and platform partners; drive implementation of data platforms, catalogs and governance tooling.
- Design KPIs and SLAs for data quality, completeness and timeliness; monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and mentor a small team of data stewards, analysts and enablement specialists; allocate resources and set performance objectives.
- Communicate programme progress and risks to senior stakeholders and influence cross‑functional adoption through executive reporting and change management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in data governance, master data management or data enablement programmes within retail, luxury goods, fashion or consumer goods.
- Strong stakeholder management and change‑management capabilities, with experience influencing senior business and IT leaders.
- Familiarity with data protection and privacy frameworks relevant to APAC markets (e.g., GDPR, local data protection requirements).
- Experience managing vendor relationships and delivering enterprise data platform implementations.
Skills
Experience
Typically 7+ years in data management, analytics or related roles, with at least 3 years leading programmes or teams; prior experience in retail, consumer goods or luxury preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related discipline; Master’s degree is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. There are currently 567 open positions in Seoul on Cerulean, with 9 added recently. Across South Korea, Cerulean lists 693 open roles — 10 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel combines rigorous creative standards with disciplined operational execution. The workplace privileges craftsmanship, discretion and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering opportunities to shape data strategy within a high‑touch global luxury ecosystem.
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.