Richemont Security Systems Project Manager

About Richemont

Richemont is a global luxury goods group comprising multiple maisons renowned for high-end watches, jewelry and leather goods. The organisation combines artisanal heritage and strict quality standards with an international retail and operational footprint, offering employees cross‑brand collaboration and exposure to complex, high-value projects across retail, manufacturing and corporate environments.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end tendering process for standardized security systems across all Japan boutiques, including CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, panic buttons, and related equipment
• Develop comprehensive tender documentation including scope of works, technical specifications, and vendor evaluation criteria
• Benchmark existing security equipment across boutique locations and define standardized specifications that meet both Richemont group standards and Japanese regulatory requirements
• Shortlist, evaluate, and negotiate with security vendors and system integrators; present recommendations to senior leadership
• Coordinate procurement timelines, budgets, and contracts through successful delivery and sign-off
• Build and maintain a detailed project plan covering all boutique locations with timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk management
• Oversee phased rollout of standardized security equipment, ensuring quality and consistency across the network
• Conduct post-installation reviews and sign-off inspections at each location
• Develop handover documentation, user guides, and training materials for boutique teams
• Track and report project status, budget expenditure, and issues to the Japan PS&HSE Director
• Design, build, and maintain a SharePoint-based intranet hub centralizing security policies, procedures, vendor contacts, equipment records, and training materials
• Coordinate site surveys and installation scheduling with vendors and boutique teams to minimize operational disruption
• Serve as primary liaison between the security project and boutique managers, maison stakeholders, IT, and senior leadership
• Produce clear, professional project updates, presentations, and reports tailored to diverse audiences
• Facilitate workshops and briefing sessions to align stakeholders on timelines, expectations, and responsibilities
• Ensure all security systems comply with Japanese building codes, fire safety regulations, and Richemont global standards
• Maintain accurate records of equipment installations, warranties, maintenance schedules, and vendor service level agreements
• Support periodic security audits and coordinate remediation actions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of delivering technology or infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Solid understanding of physical security systems including CCTV, access control, alarms, and safes
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint; able to design, build, and maintain sites independently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications: Teams, Planner, Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Power Automate or Forms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present clearly to senior stakeholders and engage effectively with frontline teams
• Business-level English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Japanese language proficiency; familiarity with Japanese business culture and vendor relationships
• Knowledge of Japanese regulatory requirements related to security systems and commercial premises
• Experience in luxury retail, hospitality, or similar premium consumer environments
• Project management qualification
• Experience with security system vendors operating in the Japanese market
• Background in loss prevention, asset protection, or corporate security in a retail setting

Skills

Experience

3+ years of project management experience in technology or infrastructure delivery, ideally with exposure to security systems, retail environments, or luxury hospitality. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, multi-location rollouts with vendor coordination and stakeholder alignment. Experience in Japanese market dynamics and regulatory compliance is highly valued.

Education

Project management qualification or equivalent professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, discretion and excellence, combining maison-level creativity with group-scale operational rigour. Employees operate in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where attention to detail, integrity and respect for brand heritage are paramount.

About Cerulean

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