- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Address
- 27 Rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.
The Strategic Planning Project Manager supports development and implementation of the department-store business’s strategic plan, working with Executive Committee members, business teams, and Transformation teams. The role also contributes to market analysis, strategic projects, and performance improvement; compensation is paid over 13 months.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development and regular updating of the strategic plan with Executive Committee members.
- Identify and formalize the company’s strategic priorities, including preparing and facilitating Executive Committee seminars.
- Translate strategic priorities into action plans with the relevant departments.
- Prepare presentations of the strategy and its financial implications for the shareholder.
- Track and facilitate progress on priority strategic-plan projects with business teams, alongside the Transformation teams.
- Contribute to major projects affecting the department-store business, including developing the AI roadmap, growing the high-spending customer base, and evolving store formats.
- Interpret and share insights on structural changes in the business environment, including market developments and market-share trends, and assess their impact on the department-store strategy.
- Develop perspectives and convictions on the evolution of the company’s businesses and operating models.
- Assess risks affecting selected activities and identify growth opportunities through sector studies and performance analyses.
- Conduct benchmarks to identify best practices.
Qualifications
- Commercial or engineering education.
- Successful experience as a strategy consultant in a strategy consulting firm.
- Knowledge of the retail environment and its challenges is an asset.
- Demonstrated analytical, synthesis, and influencing abilities.
- Numerical aptitude and ability to build relationships.
- Proactive, business-oriented approach.
- Ability to identify market trends and long-term challenges and find opportunities that create sustainable business value.
- Results orientation and ability to rally teams to achieve objectives.
- Ability to foster a supportive, motivating environment that helps teams achieve company objectives.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years as a consultant in a strategy consulting firm.
Education
Commercial or engineering education.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Fixed compensation paid over 13 months; profit-sharing and participation bonus; employee discount on purchases within the Group; 80% coverage of transport costs; personalized onboarding support; dynamic and diverse career paths.
Culture
Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.
About Cerulean
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