Galeries Lafayette Strategy Project Manager Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A distinguished luxury maison operating within an international luxury group, the employer combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global commercial ambition. The organisation balances heritage craftsmanship and creative excellence with rigorous strategic planning and cross‑functional collaboration typical of top-tier maisons.
Confidential luxury maison — Paris — Strategy Project Manager Intern supporting strategic initiatives, market analysis and executive reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the strategy team in the design and execution of cross‑functional strategic initiatives and business projects.
- Conduct market, competitor and consumer research; synthesise findings into concise, data‑driven recommendations.
- Develop financial and operational models to evaluate scenarios, business cases and new initiatives.
- Prepare executive‑level presentations, briefing notes and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate project timelines, track KPIs and liaise with marketing, retail, product and finance teams to ensure alignment.
- Contribute to pilot programs and support post‑launch performance analysis and optimisation.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Master’s program in Strategy, Business, Finance, Luxury Management, or equivalent.
- Excellent analytical aptitude with advanced Excel modelling and a structured problem‑solving approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft persuasive, senior‑level presentations.
- Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment.
- Discreet, professional demeanour and a keen interest in the luxury sector.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience (6–12 months) in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or business analysis is preferred but not mandatory; internships or academic projects involving quantitative analysis and cross‑functional collaboration are acceptable.
Education
Master’s degree (in progress or completed) in Business, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Luxury Management or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace blends the craftsmanship and creative intensity of a maison with the discipline of corporate strategy. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, international environment where attention to detail, collaboration across functions, and a commitment to excellence are highly valued.
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