JEWELRY PROJECT MANAGER

Posizione Bulgari S.p.
A., within the Project Management Office department in Rome, is seeking an experienced Jewelry Project Manager to lead complex product development projects across the Fine Jewelry and High Jewelry product lines. Mission The Jewelry Project Manager will take end-to-end ownership of assigned product development programmes, translating creative and business requirements into robust execution plans and ensuring delivery in line with quality, time-to-market and cost objectives. Acting as the central point of accountability, the selected candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, anticipate risks, drive decisions and maintain effective governance throughout the full product lifecycle, from the release of the marketing brief through creative development, industrialisation and production, to product distribution. Responsabilità del lavoro Main Accountabilities
• Lead assigned Fine Jewelry and High Jewelry product development projects end-to-end, from the release of the marketing brief and creative development through prototyping, industrialisation, production, and product distribution;
• Define project scope, governance, priorities, resource requirements, milestones and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and applying structured project management and Lean Design methodologies;
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, assigning responsibilities, facilitating decisions and ensuring timely execution of agreed actions;
• Own project planning and performance monitoring, including schedule, budget, product and process costs, quality targets, dependencies and critical path management;
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical matters when required and proposing clear, fact-based recovery plans;
• Establish and evolve relevant KPIs and reporting tools, providing transparent and concise progress updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums;
• Chair periodic project reviews with cross-functional teams including Design, Marketing, Industrialisation, Manufacturing, Stone Purchasing, Supply Chain and Logistics, ensuring decisions, accountabilities and follow-up actions are formally captured;
• Coordinate post-production readiness with Supply Chain, Logistics and relevant markets, ensuring alignment on product availability, distribution milestones, dependencies and risks through to product distribution;
• Act as a project management reference point for other Business Units, promoting consistent standards, effective collaboration and continuous improvement of tools and processes. Profilo Technical Skills
• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Management, or a related field
• At least five years of project or programme management experience in complex product development, manufacturing, luxury or similarly structured multinational environments
• Advanced knowledge of project governance, planning, budgeting and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, resources and interdependencies
• Strong knowledge of project risk, issue and change management methodologies
• Knowledge of products, materials, manufacturing processes and technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of Lean tools; project management certification is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP, SAP BW and Microsoft Project, is considered an advantage
• Fluency in Italian and English Soft Skills
• Analytical thinking and business acumen
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Clear and concise communication, with the ability to engage and present effectively to senior stakeholders
• Strong accountability
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong execution focus, with the ability to prioritise effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Informazioni aggiuntive per i candidati For new joiners in this role in Italy, the initial annual gross salary is EUR 45.000. This salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria and corresponds to the compensation normally granted for this position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your unique combination of experience and skills, seniority, and current organizational needs. This role also provides for participation in a bonus scheme, at Bvlgari’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance. In addition to the benefits provided by law, further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies. The employment relationship will be governed by the provisions of the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) and the supplementary company agreement, as applied by Bvlgari in Italy.