Rolex Methods Project Manager, Jewellery Production
Rolex in Geneva is hiring a Methods Project Manager, Jewellery Production to coordinate new-product qualification and lead methods activities.
Overview
Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for technical excellence, uncompromising quality and artisanal manufacturing. As a privately held, vertically integrated brand, Rolex operates precision production sites where engineering rigor, confidentiality and long-term skill development underpin product creation and operational continuity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate qualification activities for new-product projects within the jewellery production domain, ensuring timely delivery against quality and manufacturing standards.
- Align and mobilize cross-functional contributors around product intent and project objectives; act as a focal point to federate teams and valorize collaborative work.
- Govern system data and manage deviations from established standards to maintain manufacturing traceability and conformity.
- Document industrial scenarios and technical solutions, producing clear manufacturing instructions and process references.
- Capture and capitalise on best practices; contribute to the evolution and formalisation of technical referentials and standards.
- Drive activity planning and monitor project schedules, milestones and resource allocation.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to raise process robustness, efficiency and product quality.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent).
- Proven experience in industrial project management, ideally within watchmaking or jewellery manufacturing.
- Ability to take strategic perspective and lead groups of technical experts across functions.
- Natural leadership and pedagogical skills to motivate, coach and align multidisciplinary teams.
- Autonomy, strong sense of responsibility and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clear communication and active listening.
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience managing industrial projects, ideally within high-precision manufacturing such as watchmaking or jewellery; experience working transversally with technical experts and production teams to implement methods and qualify new products.
Education
Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Cerulean lists 393 open roles in Geneva, including 8 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 479 active listings on Cerulean, 13 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 770 open positions, with 25 posted this week.
Benefits
Stimulating working environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working-time arrangements; high-quality social benefits.
Culture
The workplace emphasises technical mastery, meticulous attention to detail and collective responsibility. Teams operate in a disciplined, confidential environment where craftsmanship and engineering rigour are respected and continuous development is encouraged.
About Cerulean
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