Louis Vuitton Senior Industrial Development Project Manager, High Jewelry

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead development projects for animations, new products, and redesigns by analyzing technical specifications and coordinating resources to meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives
• Define and execute project planning across development, industrialization, and production phases; manage risks and contingencies
• Manage requests for proposals and budgeting; track development phases from CAD through prototyping to preseries and launch quantities
• Analyze product portfolio and drive dual-sourcing initiatives; optimize pricing, quality, volumes, and lead times for dual-sourced products
• Pilot made-to-order and special order projects; maintain close alignment with Supply Chain and Merchandising teams
• Maintain and update product data in PLM systems and technical documentation; establish systematic tracking and performance measurement
• Lead and coordinate project teams across internal departments (Marketing, Design, Technical Studies, Quality, Gems Services, Supply Chain) and external manufacturing ateliers
• Define priorities and escalate decisions through dedicated review meetings (development reviews, PDP, COPIL); establish and track action plans
• Capture, validate, and maintain product information in industrial database systems; prepare technical specifications and consolidate 3D files
• Track project retroplanning, development orders, and budgets; generate performance indicators and KPIs

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, quality engineering, or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 5 years of product development and project management experience, preferably in luxury jewelry or high-end manufacturing
• Strong methodological and organizational skills with attention to technical precision
• Deep product sensibility and demonstrated passion for high jewelry
• Proven ability to adapt and demonstrate agility in complex environments
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and team leadership capabilities
• Strong diplomatic skills and ability to facilitate consensus among stakeholders
• Comfort with oral and written expression in professional settings

Skills

Experience

A minimum of 5 to 10 years in product project management, ideally within a luxury or high-end manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience in leading complex development initiatives from concept through industrial production and launch.

Education

Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, quality engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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