Richemont Industrial Projects Manager
- Location
- ButtesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks an Industrial Projects Manager in Buttes to lead manufacturing initiatives and process optimization across luxury production facilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial projects from conception through completion
- Manage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between production, quality, and supply chain objectives
- Develop and implement process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure deliverables are met on schedule
- Collaborate with technical teams to define specifications, validate production methods, and troubleshoot operational challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in industrial project management or manufacturing operations
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects in a luxury goods or high-precision manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making skills
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities
Skills
Experience
5+ years of professional experience in industrial project management, manufacturing operations, or process engineering, preferably within luxury goods, watchmaking, jewelry, or precision engineering sectors.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Buttes, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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