Louis Vuitton Information Systems & Technology Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage craftsmanship and global luxury lifestyle offerings. Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing (LVUSM) operates ateliers in California and Texas that produce high-end leather goods; the organization combines artisanal know‑how with industrial manufacturing and a global IT footprint to support production and quality standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary LVUSM IS&T representative within global and regional IS&T communities, ensuring local initiatives align with Louis Vuitton’s global strategic direction.
• Own application and IT infrastructure management for LVUSM manufacturing sites, including monitoring, production support, documentation, and security policy enforcement.
• Lead major manufacturing IS&T projects end-to-end: define scope with business stakeholders, create and maintain project plans, coordinate resources across local, regional and Central IS&T, and report status to Executive Team and IS&T Sr. Regional Manager.
• Design and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios with business users and coordinate functional and integration testing.
• Prepare, present and manage IS&T operating and project budgets; negotiate and manage vendor relationships and external service contracts.
• Manage and develop the LVUSM IS&T support team: set objectives, review progress, provide coaching and share best practices across the worldwide IS&T network.
• Promote and implement security and risk‑mitigation measures based on audit findings to protect the brand and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible IS&T experience, including leadership of IT initiatives for industrial/manufacturing sites.
• Proven project management experience delivering major IT projects for production environments, including IT room setup, cabling and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production management, supply chain, quality control and manufacturing systems—preferably within leather goods or luxury industries.
• Proven ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders and to coordinate with centralized international teams.
• Strong vendor management and contract oversight experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; French and Spanish are advantageous.
• Availability to travel as required.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in information systems and technology, with significant experience managing IS&T for manufacturing or industrial sites and leading multi‑region projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 160,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; profit sharing plan; paid time off; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; company paid holidays; employee discount and access to other LVMH brand discounts.

Culture

Louis Vuitton combines a deep artisanal heritage with a globally coordinated, innovation-driven organization. The company prioritizes inclusivity, professional development and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering opportunities to work at the intersection of craftsmanship and industrial production within an international luxury environment.

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