Rolex Platform Delivery Manager
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is an independent Swiss watch manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, renowned for precision engineering, artisanal craftsmanship and enduring product quality. As an employer, Rolex is characterised by discretion, long-term investment in talent and rigorous standards that support technical excellence across manufacturing, product development and corporate functions.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Platform Delivery Manager to lead digital platform delivery, vendor management and cross-functional IT projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of the platform roadmap, coordinating multiple workstreams to ensure on-time, on-budget releases that meet agreed business outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors to implement platform features, integrations and technical improvements while enforcing quality gates and operational SLAs.
- Define delivery plans, manage dependencies, prioritise backlog items and monitor KPIs to track progress and value realisation.
- Act as primary interface between IT, product stakeholders and business units; translate business requirements into pragmatic delivery increments.
- Manage risks, escalate critical issues, and implement mitigation strategies to preserve project scope, schedule and quality.
- Oversee change control, release management and post-release validation; ensure incident response and operational readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices (Agile/Scrum/Kanban), tooling and automation to increase velocity and reliability.
- Control delivery budget and resource allocation; perform vendor selection, contract follow-up and commercial governance where required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certification in project or delivery management (PMP, Prince2, CSM or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership capability with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels.
- Demonstrable experience with Agile delivery frameworks and modern release practices.
- Experience managing third-party vendors, contracts and SLAs in a multi-vendor environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience delivering digital platforms or complex IT programmes, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Experience within regulated, high-quality manufacturing or luxury brands is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or equivalent; relevant postgraduate qualification or delivery certifications preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture of precision, discretion and technical mastery rooted in Swiss watchmaking heritage. The workplace emphasises meticulous standards, collaborative problem solving and long-term professional development, with teams focused on craftsmanship and operational excellence.
About Cerulean
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