Van Cleef & Arpels Program Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is an illustrious haute‑joaillerie maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and prestigious global boutiques. The maison is part of the Richemont Group and combines heritage savoir‑faire with international retail and cultural initiatives, offering a workplace that values discretion, creativity and exacting quality standards.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks a Program Manager in Paris to lead cross‑functional jewellery programs and project delivery for the maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, plan and drive complex cross‑functional programs from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with maison objectives and timelines.
- Coordinate stakeholders across design, production, sourcing, retail, digital and marketing to secure milestones, budgets and resource allocation.
- Establish program governance: build roadmaps, track KPIs, manage risks and escalate issues with clear mitigation plans.
- Manage external vendors and internal teams to guarantee compliance with quality standards, schedule and contractual terms.
- Produce executive reporting and post‑implementation reviews; implement continuous improvement and lessons‑learned processes.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead multi‑stakeholder programs in a matrix environment; experience within luxury goods, jewellery or high‑end retail strongly preferred.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering projects on time and on budget, with rigorous attention to quality and brand standards.
- Project management certification such as PMP or Prince2 preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills; fluency in French and English is highly valued.
- Strong analytical aptitude and financial literacy for budget control and business case development.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive program or project management experience, ideally with direct exposure to luxury jewellery, fashion or boutique retail operations and cross‑disciplinary initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, management or a related discipline; master's degree or equivalent is advantageous. PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, artistic expression and meticulous standards. Teams operate with a blend of tradition and contemporary initiative, requiring collaborative discipline, discretion and pride in artisan quality.
About Cerulean
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