Richemont Technical Services Project Manager
Richemont is hiring a Technical Services Project Manager in Buttes, Switzerland to lead facilities and technical projects for its maisons.
Overview
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons across watches, jewellery and specialist luxury accessories. As an employer it combines artisanal heritage with international industrial and retail operations, offering project-driven roles that support product excellence, manufacturing precision and high-quality customer environments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle for technical and facilities initiatives—feasibility, specification, procurement, execution, commissioning and close-out.
- Define technical scope and produce detailed specifications, drawings and tender documents in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
- Manage contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams on site; conduct regular site supervision and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Control project budgets and forecasts, approve expenditures within delegated authority and report financial status to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements, health & safety standards and internal corporate policies.
- Coordinate maintenance handover and update asset registers, maintenance plans and technical documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying cost efficiencies, risk mitigation measures and opportunities to standardize technical solutions across sites.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering (mechanical, electrical, building services), architecture, construction management or a related technical discipline.
- Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or demonstrable project management training preferred.
- Demonstrable knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), regulatory frameworks and construction processes.
- Strong contractual and commercial acumen with experience producing technical specifications and managing tenders.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to interface with senior leadership, suppliers and operational teams.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience delivering technical or facilities projects within industrial, manufacturing or high-value commercial environments; proven track record managing multidisciplinary contractors, negotiating contracts and delivering projects on time and on budget.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building services, architecture or equivalent technical qualification; vocational diplomas with substantial project experience may be accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
Culture
Richemont’s culture blends deep respect for craftsmanship with rigorous operational standards. Teams operate in an international, collaborative environment that values technical excellence, long-term thinking and responsible practices across production and facilities.
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