- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
The Project Development Manager leads Van Cleef & Arpels’ high-volume fine jewelry enamel R&D projects from design through launch production, overseeing schedules, budgets, resources, quality, costs, and delivery. The role coordinates internal teams, external partners, prototypes, and production milestones; full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead high-volume fine jewelry enamel development projects from design through production of launch quantities, using the development workshop and pilot lines.
- Establish and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Coordinate the production of prototypes, pre-series, and launch quantities with the Production Manager.
- Ensure compliance with the aesthetic, quality, cost, and deadline criteria defined in the specifications.
- Ensure adherence to the development process, including its milestones and deliverables.
- Lead project governance meetings and define delivery schedules.
- Build and update tracking tools, communicate KPIs, and provide regular reports to support effective project monitoring.
- Unite and coordinate internal project team members and external partners, facilitating collaboration and effective communication among key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing complex development projects, ideally in jewelry, watchmaking, or precision manufacturing.
- Strong communication, teaching, and listening skills.
- Demonstrated proactivity, analytical skills, and a facilitative approach to problem-solving.
- Apply a rigorous scientific methodology and demonstrate a strong understanding of strategic and operational issues.
- Remain composed in demanding situations and show a strong interest in large-scale projects.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience managing complex development projects; no duration stated.
Workplace
This position is based in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
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Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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