Chanel Senior Manager, Transformation Office
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $87,500–135,000/year
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, family-owned global maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and beauty lines. The brand combines a legacy of artisanal craftsmanship and heritage with strategic investment in innovation, operating across retail, wholesale and beauty channels worldwide. As an employer, Chanel emphasises discretion, excellence and a culture that balances creativity with rigorous operational standards.
Chanel seeks a Senior Manager for its Transformation Office in New York. Lead strategic initiatives, synthesize research, and drive executive communications ($87.5K–$135K).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support strategic research and roadmapping efforts, tracking progress and maintaining clarity on longer-term transformation initiatives
- Contribute to internal strategic action planning, including workstream coordination and initiative tracking across the transformation agenda
- Translate complex data, insights, and analysis into compelling narratives and visual storytelling for senior stakeholders
- Build polished, executive-ready presentations, including PowerPoint decks and white papers, to exacting quality standards
- Serve as a flexible team resource, stepping in to support a range of workstreams and functional needs as priorities evolve
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning, transformation, or related functions
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize research and shape strategy in ambiguous, cross-functional environments
- Proven expertise in translating complex data and insights into executive-level communications
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to distill data into coherent, persuasive narratives
- Comfort and familiarity with emerging technologies and tools
Skills
Experience
8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning, transformation, business analysis, consulting, or related business functions, with demonstrated success in synthesizing research, shaping strategy, and producing high-quality executive communications in cross-functional or matrix environments
Education
College degree preferred
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 87,500 to USD 135,000 per annum.
Benefits
Wellbeing resources including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing, 2-week August office closure, and wellbeing fund; family and caregiving benefits including parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com membership; generous paid time off policies including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days; 401(k) and other incentives; robust healthcare offerings including medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE virtual care, One Medical, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and employee assistance program; life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, health advocate, international business travel accident and medical coverage, and commuter transit and parking benefits
Culture
Chanel cultivates a refined workplace where craftsmanship and creativity are balanced with operational discipline. The environment prizes discretion, collaborative problem-solving and high professional standards, offering opportunities to work on strategic initiatives that preserve brand heritage while modernising operations.
About Cerulean
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