Guerlain Innovation Project Manager

Paris Île-de-France France

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Nov 12, 2026

About Guerlain

Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.

Guerlain is seeking an Innovation Project Manager intern to coordinate new product development with a Fragrance Innovation Project Manager, managing project schedules, costs, feasibility, risks and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a full-time internship in Paris.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development of new products with an Innovation Project Manager for Fragrance, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality requirements are met.
  • Work directly with stakeholders across Marketing, Packaging Development, Purchasing, Industrialization, Industrial Logistics, Supply Chain, R&D and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Lead pre-feasibility studies and analyze risks and project blockers to anticipate challenges.
  • Build project schedules with business experts and monitor milestones; flag delays, identify alternative solutions with stakeholders and define conditions for success.
  • Manage product costs.
  • Lead project monitoring and feasibility meetings, and participate in other project meetings as an interface and escalation point.
  • Identify opportunities to improve development processes and secure product launches.
  • Propose ways to optimize existing work tools and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Student in an engineering or business school, or at university, specializing in project management, innovation or industrial management.
  • Highly organized, rigorous, proactive, autonomous and energetic.
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, sound perspective and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Experience

Entry-level

Education

Currently studying at an engineering or business school, or university, with a specialization in project management, innovation or industrial management.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

The setting Île-de-France

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Culture

Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.

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Guerlain

Guerlain Innovation Project Manager

Paris, France

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