Kering Sustainable Textile Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group that houses prominent fashion, leather goods and jewelry maisons and operates with a strong commitment to creativity, sustainability and innovation. The group supports in‑house research initiatives such as the Material Innovation Lab (MIL) in Milan, which provides technical expertise and shared resources to advance responsible material choices across Kering Houses and their supply chains.
Kering — Sustainable Textile Project Manager (maternity cover) in Milan. Lead MIL projects to advance sustainable textile solutions across Kering Houses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver MIL projects focused on implementing more sustainable textile solutions across Kering Houses’ collections and supply chains.
- Plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple concurrent activities, ensuring clear delegation and cross‑team collaboration within the MIL.
- Liaise with strategic suppliers, program developers, certification bodies and industry partners to drive project milestones and validate material solutions.
- Provide strategic and operational support to Kering Houses by translating MIL expertise into product‑level guidance and preferred material specifications.
- Maintain and contribute to the MIL materials library and the technical validation of material options.
- Ensure accurate weekly and monthly activity tracking and reporting for managed projects and teams, and facilitate effective internal and external communication.
Qualifications
- University degree in engineering, environmental science, business or a related discipline.
- Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, with a proven track record in project management within textiles, materials or supply‑chain contexts.
- Solid knowledge of textile supply chains and the luxury fashion sector, including familiarity with sustainable material standards and certification processes.
- Highly organised, rigorous and detail‑oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to operate effectively in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
- Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least five years of professional experience in project management or similar roles within the textile industry, materials innovation, sustainability programmes or supply‑chain functions; prior exposure to the luxury fashion environment is strongly preferred.
Education
University graduate in engineering, environmental science, business or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
Kering fosters a culture where creativity and sustainability are core to decision‑making, encouraging innovation across its maisons. The organisation emphasises talent development, internal mobility and diversity, offering a collaborative, international environment for professionals working at the intersection of design, materials and responsible sourcing.
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