Christian Dior Senior Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €70,000/year
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- 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 seeks Senior Project Manager in Florence, Italy. Lead PMO for collections management and strategic projects; min. €70k annual.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the PMO team and Project Managers
- Oversee execution of all collection-related projects across Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Logistics functions
- Define, consolidate, and monitor collection calendars and project milestones
- Supervise project planning (WBS, Gantt charts, critical path analysis) and ensure consistency across all collections
- Monitor project execution through KPIs and RAG status reporting
- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of risks and issues
- Coordinate cross-functional alignment meetings and project reviews
- Guarantee adherence to deadlines from development to final shipment
- Validate project deliverables at key gates (prototypes, samples, production readiness, bulk completion)
- Oversee resource allocation across projects and collections
- Ensure proper use of PMO tools, templates, and governance processes
- Define and implement PMO governance model, methodologies, and tools
- Drive overall collection planning strategy, ensuring feasibility and industrial alignment
- Act as key interface with Industrial Director and top management on project portfolio performance
- Lead prioritization of projects and collections based on business and operational constraints
- Ensure alignment between creative timelines and industrial capabilities
- Drive continuous improvement in time-to-market, efficiency, and execution reliability
- Identify and manage cross-collection risks impacting overall business performance
- Support strategic initiatives including new product categories, process transformations, and sourcing shifts
- Build strong project management culture across the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Management, or equivalent), Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain Management
- Previous experience in the fashion industry and similar role mandatory
- Advanced capability in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of fashion product lifecycle (design, development, industrialization, production, distribution)
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-project environments with interdependencies
- Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, capacity planning, and resource allocation
- Solid financial acumen including budgeting, cost tracking, and business case evaluation
- Experience with KPI frameworks and performance dashboards including RAG reporting
- Familiarity with PLM systems and ERP integration (e.g., SAP, Stealth, Centric)
- Strong risk management and mitigation planning capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management at executive level
- Ability to translate creative and commercial inputs into feasible industrial plans
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English, with Italian and French mandatory
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with substantial tenure in fashion industry project management roles overseeing collections, product development, and multi-functional project delivery.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Management, or equivalent), Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain Management.
Workplace
The role is situated in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 70,000 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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