At a time of significant social and environmental challenges, Chanel is transforming its business to fullfill its sustainable objectives as the house is really committed to this stake with the ambition to be exemplary.
All workstreams are working in parallel to implement actions and scale up of engagement and resources across the House.
From this perspective Chanel is looking for a Sustainability Project Manager who can use his/her expertise to join the Store Planning team under the lead of Sustainability for the 3 Divisions to put the House sustainability ambition and strategy into action.
The position is located in Paris 8 and requieres ability to travel to construction sites and suppliers within Europe.
WHAT IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
You undertake day to day project management for current ongoing and future sustainability projects in the Store Planning team by :
Leading the coordination between the different stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure transparent communication and efficient cooperation
Coordinating tasks, ensuring work quality is maintained at required standard for multiple projects contemporarily
Monitoring work progress and timing to be compliant with the schedule and update on working status and issues
Effectively managing the time, scope, cost, quality and performance
You manage the sustainability objectives implementation process in Store Planning by :
Providing input into the ongoing sustainability skills development within the Store Planning team
Ensuring the efficient follow up on the implementation of LEED requirements for each new Boutique opening including feedback, alerts, and recommendations on potential improvement opportunities
Working collaboratively within a mutually supportive team environment with a focus on team success
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Degree in architecture, design, building engineering or similar technical background
8-10 years of experience in the field of project management in Retail
Minimum 3 years of experience in embedding sustainability related processes regarding circularity, materials and waste
Problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills for managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Experience of managing key projects as part of a team
Able to quickly develop and maintain successful team relationships
Planning and organizational skills
Fluent in English language is required, French is nice to have
