Richemont Project Manager

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Richemont is hiring a Project Manager in Moscavide, Portugal to lead cross‑functional initiatives across its luxury maisons.

Overview

Richemont is a Switzerland‑based luxury goods holding company that houses a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the group emphasises craftsmanship, heritage brands and entrepreneurial autonomy while operating with the governance and resources of a global luxury player.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule and quality objectives are met.
  • Define project governance, produce clear plans, track milestones and report status to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage budgets, control costs and ensure financial discipline across project lifecycles.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams (product, retail, IT, operations, marketing) and third‑party vendors to secure timely deliverables.
  • Identify and mitigate risks; implement corrective actions and change control where required.
  • Establish and maintain stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparency and alignment with business priorities.
  • Drive continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and optimising delivery processes.
  • Ensure deliverables comply with brand standards, regulatory requirements and internal quality controls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline; advanced degree desirable.
  • Professional project management certification preferred (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage senior stakeholders.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and decision‑making skills.

Skills

Project governance and planning Scope, schedule and budget management Risk assessment and mitigation Stakeholder engagement and communication Vendor and third‑party management Change management and process improvement

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives; experience within luxury goods, retail, manufacturing or professional services highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Moscavide, Lisbon, Portugal, within easy reach of Lisbon. Cerulean lists 40 open roles in Moscavide, including 1 posted recently. The broader Lisbon area accounts for 49 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Portugal as a whole, Cerulean currently features 58 open positions, with 2 posted this week.

Culture

Richemont’s workplaces balance respect for artisanal heritage with the rigour of international operations. Teams operate with a boutique mindset inside a global framework, valuing collaboration, attention to detail and a commitment to long‑term brand stewardship.

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.