Christian Dior Project Manager — Collections

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Employment Full-Time
Seniority Senior
Department Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Christian Dior Couture — Project Manager, Florence, Italy. Senior role managing end-to-end collection development and industrialization for the fashion house.

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear and leather goods. The house combines artisanal savoir-faire with contemporary creativity and operates at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and global luxury retail.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver assigned collections or projects end-to-end, from concept planning through final shipment, ensuring adherence to scope, quality and timelines.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans (Gantt, milestones, WBS), monitor progress, and update RAG status and KPIs.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities across cross-functional teams including design, development, industrialization, costing and production to ensure readiness for production.
  • Drive sampling, prototyping and production readiness processes; ensure alignment between product requirements and industrial constraints.
  • Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues; establish and track mitigation actions and contingency plans.
  • Prepare and present regular status reports and structured inputs for portfolio-level decisions and Program Manager reviews.
  • Implement change management for scope, timing and priorities while promoting accountability and on-time milestone completion.
  • Maintain and update project documentation and records within PMO tools and support continuous improvement of planning and execution processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Management, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 10 years' professional experience, with demonstrable prior experience in the fashion industry in a similar project management role.
  • Proven mastery of project management fundamentals: planning, tracking, risk management and critical path analysis.
  • Fluency in English; Italian and French are mandatory.
  • High proficiency in Excel and strong data-tracking, reporting and KPI monitoring capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with Gantt planning and milestone tracking tools; familiarity with PLM and ERP systems preferred.
  • Strong cross-functional coordination, communication skills, attention to detail and execution discipline.

Skills

Gantt planning Critical path analysis Risk management KPI monitoring PLM ERP Excel Project management fundamentals Sampling and prototyping oversight Production readiness coordination

Experience

At least 10 years of progressive experience in the fashion sector with a proven track record of managing multi-phase collection projects from development through industrialization.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Cerulean lists 71 open roles in Florence, including 4 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 270 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.395 open positions, with 30 posted this week.

Culture

The maison blends a deep respect for artisanal craftsmanship with a high-performance, results-driven environment. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast-paced setting where precision, creativity and adherence to luxury standards are paramount.

About Cerulean

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