Richemont Project Manager — Process Innovation & Circularity

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Location
ScandicciTuscanyItaly
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Research, Innovation & Product Development
Industry
Fine Watches & Horology
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding group whose maisons are renowned for high craftsmanship in watches, jewellery and accessories. The organisation combines heritage ateliers and industrial production sites with global commercial operations and an increasing emphasis on sustainability and material innovation across its maisons.

Richemont seeks a Project Manager — Process Innovation & Circularity in Scandicci, Italy to lead circularity pilots and process optimisation across production.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead cross‑functional projects to design, pilot and scale process innovations that reduce material waste, improve product lifecycle performance and enable circular business models.
  • Define project scope, deliverables, timelines and budgets; manage resources, risks and project governance to ensure on‑time delivery of pilots and rollouts.
  • Coordinate R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, sustainability and external suppliers to translate circularity concepts into manufacturable processes.
  • Develop and maintain metrics, KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure environmental benefits (e.g., waste reduction, reuse rates, durability) and present results to senior stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical and commercial feasibility analyses, cost‑benefit assessments and implementation roadmaps for process changes and circular initiatives.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer and training for production teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to embed new processes and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, environmental sciences, industrial engineering or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Proven project management certification or training (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  • Solid understanding of circular economy principles, life‑cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies and sustainability reporting frameworks.
  • Experience working with manufacturing processes, supplier development and quality systems in a luxury, fashion or precision manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience producing feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analyses; fluency with project financials and KPI tracking.

Skills

Project management Circular economy strategies Process engineering and optimisation Life‑cycle assessment (LCA) Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement Change management and stakeholder engagement Sustainability reporting (ESG metrics) Supplier development and onboarding Data analysis and performance monitoring

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive experience delivering process improvement, sustainability or innovation projects within manufacturing, luxury goods, apparel/leather goods, watches/jewellery or related sectors, including end‑to‑end project delivery with cross‑functional teams and external partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, sustainability, industrial engineering or a related discipline; a relevant Master’s degree is preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, with easy access to Florence.

Culture

Richemont blends traditional artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary innovation and a growing commitment to sustainability. The workplace culture values precision, long‑term thinking and collaboration across ateliers, design studios and industrial teams, offering an environment where technical excellence and responsible practices are advanced together.

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