- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Sisley Paris
Shaped since 1976 by Hubert and Isabelle d’Ornano, who took over the young company that year, Sisley Paris is a French, family-owned luxury beauty house renowned for its expertise in plant-based cosmetics. Its skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare collections unite botanical knowledge with scientific research and sensorial refinement. As an employer, Sisley brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, marketing and retail, offering a professional environment shaped by exacting standards and a long-term family vision. The house appeals to talent seeking to combine technical expertise, creativity and attentive client service while contributing to the international development of a distinctive name in French beauty.
Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for managing product launch projects from brief through stock availability. The successful candidate will serve as the project lead, coordinating internal expert functions to ensure launch dates established by senior management are met. This position encompasses comprehensive project planning, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and timeline accountability across all phases of product development and industrialisation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor launch retrospective timelines while accounting for departmental constraints and delivery schedules
- Coordinate internal expert functions including Scientific Direction, Packaging Development, Procurement, Industrialisation, Supply Chain, and Quality
- Facilitate project tracking meetings including project reviews, focused sessions, kick-offs, scoping sessions, and arbitration meetings
- Monitor and continuously pilot each phase of launch including formula development and industrialisation, evaluation testing planning, packaging selection and certification, supplier bidding and assignment, and production planning
- Create product references and nomenclatures within system platforms and develop technical specifications
- Serve as the principal analyst for subcontractor schedule validation and participate in packaging supplier timeline analysis
- Identify solutions and action plans to address challenges encountered during development phases
- Escalate risks and required arbitrations to appropriate governance bodies
- Update project tracking tools to provide visibility on launch progress
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in project management, business school, or engineering
- Experience in project management in a similar role
- Project management competencies
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Rigorous attention to detail
- Autonomy and initiative-taking capability
Skills
Experience
Mid-level to senior experience in project management or similar product development coordination roles
Education
Advanced degree (Bac+3 minimum) ideally in project management, business school, or engineering discipline
Workplace
The role is situated in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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Benefits
Comprehensive remuneration package with various advantages; Challenging assignments in a well-designed working environment; Private Sisley shuttle service from Liesse Station to the Saint-Ouen l'Aumône site; Remote work flexibility; Structured integration programme; On-site company restaurant
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty house, Sisley Paris has a workplace culture shaped by a long-term vision, botanical expertise and a commitment to innovation. Its professional environment brings together scientific rigor and luxury creativity, with teams contributing to the quality and refinement of its skincare, makeup and fragrance collections.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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