Hennessy Product Development Project Manager

About Hennessy

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of primary and secondary packaging, accessories, and POSM projects under the supervision of the Packaging Development Manager.
• Work closely with the Marketing Brand Manager to align creative and marketing vision with industrial feasibility.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with key stakeholders, including Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, packaging, industrialisation, and all packaging sites.
• Ensure compliance with development schedules and allocated budgets.
• Collaborate with design agencies, creative teams, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure the industrial feasibility of aesthetic concepts and visibility materials.
• Lead the design and selection of materials, finishes, and manufacturing techniques for glassware, wood and cardboard cases, decorations, metals, and multi-material point-of-sale displays, in line with Maison standards.
• Apply the Maison’s sustainability ambitions and LVMH LIFE 360 programme standards, including eco-design, carbon-footprint reduction, recyclability, and material circularity.
• Source and select subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with the Purchasing department.
• Oversee technical development of components and approve prototypes, print proofs, and pre-production samples.
• Monitor quality and regulatory approvals with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Lead project committees and report progress, budgets, and trade-offs to the Packaging Development Manager.
• Analyse risks, raise alerts, and propose corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Higher education in engineering, packaging, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience in packaging and/or POSM development; knowledge of the wine and spirits, fragrance and cosmetics, or luxury sectors is an advantage.
• Fluent English, for frequent exchanges with international suppliers and partners.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years

Education

Higher education in engineering, packaging, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.

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