Richemont Technical Investments Project Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead equipment acquisition projects through all phases, managing safety, environmental impact, costs, quality standards, and delivery timelines
• Animate and coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver integrated technical solutions
• Clarify and formalize internal client requirements and translate them into comprehensive project scope
• Develop functional specifications and request-for-proposals for new equipment procurement
• Identify and evaluate potential equipment suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Present and justify technical decisions, cost projections, and timeline estimates to stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee interactions with external partners throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain continuous project monitoring and deliver regular progress reports to leadership
• Execute and continuously improve manufacturing processes and project management methodologies
• Conduct active technology monitoring and market research to identify advanced manufacturing innovations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• 2–5 years of confirmed project management experience in industrial environments
• Specific experience with industrial equipment design, construction, or robotic solutions (preferred)
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with results-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional management aptitude and customer-centric orientation
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, autonomy, rigor, and commitment to excellence
• Proficiency in French with strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in English and/or German at B2 level or higher for technical and commercial interactions with international partners

Skills

Experience

2–5 years of documented project management experience in industrial contexts, ideally with specialized background in industrial equipment construction or robotic solution deployment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnics, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Workplace

Benefits

Access to group development programs covering technical and project management training; personalized professional development support; autonomous working environment with clear ownership of project deliverables.

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.

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