TAG Heuer Innovation Project Manager — Materials & Technologies

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Seniority Entry-Level
Department Research, Innovation & Product Development
Industry Fine Watches & Horology
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TAG Heuer in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds seeks an Innovation Project Manager — Materials & Technologies (6‑month contract) to lead R&D projects from feasibility to pre‑industrialisation.

Overview

TAG Heuer is a Swiss watchmaking maison within the LVMH group, recognised for combining horological heritage with technical innovation and contemporary design. The brand operates global R&D and product development capabilities—including the TAG Heuer LAB—offering employees exposure to cross‑disciplinary teams, international mobility inside LVMH and a performance‑driven, creative work environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead development projects for new materials and technologies at TRL3–TRL4, delivering technical feasibility studies, demonstrators and pre‑industrialisation plans.
  • Define and execute project plans including schedule, budget tracking, risk analysis and qualification planning toward integration into TAG Heuer products.
  • Manage relationships with external partners and suppliers; coordinate internal stakeholders across product, development, design and technical offices to ensure alignment and delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with the TAG Heuer LAB team (applied research, technology scouting, product concepting) to translate concepts into functional prototypes.
  • Work with legal teams to assess freedom‑to‑operate and support protection of related intellectual property; report progress to the Head of Innovation.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification.
  • Junior profile with hands‑on R&D project experience (minimum 1–2 internships in R&D/project management).
  • Demonstrated curiosity, autonomy and creativity with a strong collaborative mindset.
  • Affinities for watchmaking and high attention to quality and detail.

Skills

TRL3 and TRL4 development Proof‑of‑feasibility and demonstrator fabrication Risk analysis and qualification plan definition Pre‑industrialisation planning Project planning and budget tracking Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration Supplier and partner coordination Intellectual property liaison (freedom‑to‑operate considerations)

Experience

Junior/entry‑level candidate with practical exposure to R&D project workflows; at least 1–2 internships or equivalent in materials development or research project environments.

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering (engineer diploma, Master’s) or a closely related technical qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern. Cerulean lists 30 open roles in La Chaux-de-Fonds, including 3 posted recently. The broader Neuchâtel area accounts for 89 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 703 open positions, with 6 posted this week.

Benefits

Flexible hours and remote work / part‑time options (role‑dependent); sabbatical leave up to 6 months with continued pension coverage; attractive monthly contribution to health insurance and access to welfare plans; financial support for public transport and meal expenses; tailored onboarding and development programmes; internal and international mobility within LVMH; exclusive employee discounts on TAG Heuer and LVMH products.

Culture

TAG Heuer blends a heritage of Swiss watchmaking with a forward‑looking, experimental spirit; the LAB fosters multidisciplinary collaboration between designers, engineers and researchers. The Maison emphasises inclusion and diversity—certified by EDGE—and encourages international mobility and continuous development within the LVMH ecosystem.

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