Richemont Senior Manager, Network Development
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000–150,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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.
Senior Manager, Network Development at Richemont in New York—lead luxury boutique openings and retail expansion projects across North America.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the development of boutique project briefs and business cases for new boutiques, relocations, and expansions, consolidating inputs from Commercial, Finance, SDP, Real Estate, Product, and Regional stakeholders
- Orchestrate cross-functional taskforces for boutique openings, expansions, and relocations, establishing and managing integrated project plans across all workstreams including Retail Operations, HR & Recruitment, Product & Assortment, Client Development, Marketing & Communications, Training & Learning, IT & Security, and Facilities & Services
- Establish project governance frameworks and meeting cadences; facilitate decision-making among cross-functional and international stakeholders; prepare executive-level updates and steering committee presentations
- Lead readiness assessments from 18 months pre-opening through launch and post-opening stabilization, coordinating recruitment, training, client strategy, and operational readiness initiatives
- Develop and maintain project management tools, dashboards, critical paths, and reporting standards to track progress, risks, budget impacts, and key decisions across all projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Retail Management, or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in project management, retail development, operations, or luxury retail
- Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience in boutique development, retail expansion, store openings, hospitality, or luxury environments
Skills
Experience
8–10 years of demonstrated experience in project management, retail development, operations, or luxury retail environments. The ideal candidate will have successfully led large-scale, cross-functional projects involving multiple international stakeholders and will possess deep familiarity with boutique development, retail expansion, and store opening initiatives, preferably within a luxury or hospitality setting.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Retail Management, or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 130,000 to USD 150,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision programs; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; wellness reimbursement benefit; employee assistance program; volunteer days off.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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