Hermès Real Estate Operations Manager
Hermès International seeks a Real Estate Operations Manager in Paris to lead construction, renovation and property projects for the Group.
Overview
Hermès International is the holding company of the Hermès group, a globally recognised French luxury maison celebrated for its artisanal craftsmanship and long-term stewardship of brand heritage. The Group combines a global retail footprint with vertically integrated production and a corporate culture that emphasises quality, discretion and sustainable value creation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and arbitrate the operational execution of real estate projects (construction, renovation, extension) across offices, production sites and stores, ensuring adherence to quality, schedule and budgetary objectives.
- Plan and coordinate project timelines, suppliers and internal/external resources to secure project delivery in line with Group standards.
- Advise and support subsidiaries and internal stakeholders to embed the Group’s real estate culture and improve project performance (supplier sourcing and evaluation, environmental considerations, cost analysis and database maintenance).
- Animate and develop the internal real estate network and partner community by defining best practices, evaluating external providers and organising regular knowledge‑sharing forums.
- Collaborate closely with Direction des Actifs et du Développement and the Transformation team on site selection, environmental performance and architectural quality of projects.
- Manage multidisciplinary, international teams of external consultants and contractors and ensure effective stakeholder communication; travel regularly in France and internationally as required.
Qualifications
- Technical or engineering degree (technical diploma / engineer background).
- Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in a design office, corporate environment or equivalent owner’s project management role, with responsibility for construction and renovation projects.
- Professional working proficiency in English; international project experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, exercise sound decision-making and demonstrate diplomatic stakeholder management.
- Strong organisational rigour, anticipation skills, reactivity and demonstrated leadership in project delivery.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of experience in real estate project delivery, preferably in a bureau d'études, construction firm or owner’s project management role, with a track record of managing complex construction, renovation and fit-out programmes.
Education
Technical qualification or engineering degree.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, discretion and long-term thinking, where quality and attention to detail are paramount. The workplace values collaboration across disciplines and geographic markets, with a commitment to ethical practices, diversity and inclusion.
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