Reference code: JR130767
Surrounded by his family and guided by his strong entrepreneurial mindset, Georges-Edouard Piaget decided, in 1874, to create a watchmaking workshop in La Côte-aux-Fées, a small village in the middle of the Swiss mountains of the Jura.
Since that day, Piaget has pushed the limits to “do what has never been done before” and crafts sophisticated and flamboyant watches and jewellery creations.
Within the walls of our Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire, our master artisans continue to harness rare skills that have been preserved and perfected from generation to generation.
Today, Piaget’s exceptional craftsmanship is celebrated worldwide, supported by a strong global presence and a dedicated network of client support and retail colleagues who bring the spirit of our Maison to life every day.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As a Store Planning and Construction Project Manager, you will spearhead the full lifecycle of Piaget's retail development projects across the Europe Region, from design to post-opening. This pivotal role, blending Headquarters and regional responsibilities, ensures both Brand desirability through design excellence and Brand productivity via operational efficiency, quality, cost control, and sustainability. You will be instrumental in delivering the region's retail development and renovation program, upholding brand desirability, execution quality, project planning, budget, and sustainability commitments. Regular travel across France, Switzerland, Italy, and Nordics is essential for site assessments and project oversight.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design:
- Coordinate design development from concept to construction documentation, ensuring consistency with Piaget's architectural standards and Brand identity.
- Manage external design specialists (architects, 3D artists, consultants).
- Collaborate with HQ Retail, VM, and Commercial teams to optimize retail experience and operational efficiency.
Budgeting, Planning & Construction:
- Lead projects from investment validation through construction and close-out, developing and controlling budgets, CAPEX, and planning.
- Drive tendering, technical evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
- Manage procurement, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate permitting, landlord approvals, and local authority relations.
- Act as a key stakeholder with Group Procurement, Real Estate, Legal, and external partners throughout the project.
- Manage all construction phases, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to Piaget's quality and sustainability standards.
Risk Management:
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
Maintenance:
- Coordinate regional maintenance and post-opening programs, including snagging, retrofit projects, and minor works.
- Maintain regular communication with Commercial teams and Boutique Directors across Europe.
- Ensure compliance with Piaget Brand standards, quality, and sustainability objectives.
Transversal Management:
- Act as the primary HQ interface for the Europe Region, coordinating Regional Markets for boutique construction and maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (Retail, Procurement, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Security, VM, Content) and develop strong relationships with external partners (landlords, consultants, contractors).
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Construction Project Management, with at least 7 years specifically in luxury Store Planning and Construction.
- Proven track record delivering international retail projects within the luxury industry or premium brands.
- Solid understanding of luxury design, construction processes, and operational excellence.
- Extensive experience managing Executive Architects, Quantity Surveyors, General Contractors, and specialist consultants.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, tender management, commercial negotiations, and cost control.
Technical Competencies:
- Exceptional analytical, planning, and project management skills.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
- Professional fluency in English and French is essential; additional languages are a significant asset.
- Strong commercial awareness, proven negotiation skills, and construction cost expertise.
Soft Skills:
- Creative, solution-oriented, and passionate about luxury retail environments, architecture, and design trends.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, effective in multicultural teams.
- Agile, adaptable, and adept at managing changing priorities and complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Strong decision-maker with a high sense of ownership, accountability, and a results-oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of simultaneously managing multiple strategic projects.
STILL WONDERING WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY?
- A Welcoming Team: Join our friendly, open-minded, and talented team, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference.
- Dynamic and Engaging Work: Experience daily activities that are interesting, challenging, and diverse, keeping you engaged and motivated.
- Investment in Your Growth: We are passionate about developing our people, and you will have access to various training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
The Piaget culture of encouraging Extra-Care, fostering Mastery and bringing out the Extraordinary in our people, means that we will always go further, doing “what has never been done before”. Together. If you want to become a part of it do not hesitate to apply!
