R&I Senior Project Manager

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

The Senior Project Manager – Process Innovation & Circularity strengthens the execution of industrial process innovation and circularity initiatives by embedding a senior, hands-on profile close to manufacturing operations.

The role is designed to ensure strong on-the-ground presence in Italy, working hand-in-hand with our manufacturing sites, while maintaining close alignment with R&I F&A Innovation and selected Maisons. While the initial focus is on direct execution, the role is expected to progressively contribute to the definition of a clear strategy across the two pillars — Process Innovation and Circularity — and to support the structured build-up of a dedicated team at a later stage.

The position operates at the intersection of manufacturing, innovation, and Maison needs, translating strategic objectives into deployable industrial solutions with tangible operational impact.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Drive and deliver industrial innovation and circularity projects from strategy definition to deployment

• Act as the single point of ownership for Process Innovation and Circularity topics within the Italian scope

• Contribute to the definition, structuring, and activation of a clear strategy across the two pillars

• Support the progressive build-up and structuring of a dedicated team as the scope and maturity evolve

• Translate innovation concepts into concrete manufacturing and operational solutions

• Ensure alignment and execution across the Manufacturing Sites, Maisons & Group Functions

• Actively manage stakeholders across manufacturing entities and Maison organisations, including HQ and regional teams outside of Italy

• Support transversal initiatives where relevant, while remaining strongly manufacturing-anchored

Success in this role is defined by the ability to combine strategic clarity with strong execution, while navigating a complex stakeholder landscape.

You will be successful if you:

• Establish a clear and actionable strategy across Process Innovation and Circularity

• Deliver measurable impact on industrial performance, resource efficiency, and circularity outcomes

• Build credibility and trusted partnerships with manufacturing sites, Maison HQ teams, and regional stakeholders

• Enable projects to move beyond exploration into scalable and deployable solutions

• Contribute to the long-term structuring of the function, including team set-up and ways of working

Process Innovation

• Optimisation and transformation of industrial processes

• Translation of innovation into deployable manufacturing solutions

Circularity (Embedded in Process)

• Resource revalorisation

• Overstock and waste reduction

• Recycling and material circular flows

• Integration of circularity principles into industrial operations

PROFILE SOUGHT (HIGH LEVEL)

• Senior Project Manager with a solid background in complex operational ecosystems, spanning industrial, manufacturing, and/or consulting contexts, ideally in luxury (5–8 years of relevant experience).

• Proven experience in innovation, process optimisation, and circularity topics

• Demonstrated ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (manufacturing sites, Maisons, HQ, regions)

• Comfortable contributing to strategic definition while remaining highly execution-oriented

• Pragmatic, hands-on, and credible with industrial stakeholders

• Experience in building or scaling teams is a strong plus

• Language: Italian, English, French is a big plus

• Flexible Entry-time
• Welfare Policy
• Ticket Restaurant
• Staff Sales

After your application has been selected, our HR team will reach out to you for:

• Interview with Talent Acquisition Team

• Interview with Hiring Manager

• Interview with Function Director & HR Manager

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