Christian Dior Project Manager, Leather Goods
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €50,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Couture Project Manager (Leather Goods) in Florence, Italy. Oversee collection execution with 10+ years fashion experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans including Gantt charts, milestones, and work breakdown structures for assigned collections and projects
- Track and monitor project progress against plan with focus on timing, deliverables, and dependencies
- Manage day-to-day coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution
- Oversee execution of all development and industrialization phases including sampling, prototyping, costing, and production readiness
- Monitor and update RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status and project key performance indicators
- Identify, track, and manage risks and issues with structured mitigation actions
- Support definition and tracking of collection calendars and timelines
- Prepare and deliver regular status reports to stakeholders
- Ensure timely completion of all milestones through final product shipment
- Manage project documentation and system updates within PMO tools
- Support change management processes addressing scope, timing, and priority adjustments
- Identify critical paths and potential bottlenecks proactively
- Drive accountability across functions to meet established deadlines
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and execution processes
- Optimize workflow coordination between product development and production teams
- Ensure alignment between product requirements and industrial production constraints
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain Management qualification
- Minimum 10 years professional experience in the fashion industry
- Proven experience in a project management role within fashion or luxury goods
- Solid knowledge of project management fundamentals including planning, tracking, and risk management
- Hands-on experience with Gantt planning and milestone tracking tools
- Comprehensive understanding of fashion product development and production processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
- Strong proficiency in data tracking, reporting, and KPI monitoring
- Familiarity with critical path analysis and dependency management
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP systems preferred
- Structured approach to problem-solving and issue resolution
- Strong coordination and communication capabilities across functional departments
- Exceptional attention to detail and execution discipline
- Proficiency in Excel and data handling tools
- Fluency in English, Italian, and French
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, with proven expertise in a similar project management capacity. Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex product development cycles from conception through production and delivery.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain Management.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 50,000 per annum.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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