Assistant Project Manager

Richemont

Fort Worth, TX, US

Fixed Term

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

At Richemont Americas, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

Assistant Project Manager

Richemont | Fort Worth, TX

Role Overview

In this position, you will be responsible for providing coordination and comprehensive support to the technical team in charge of the time piece repairs, by ensuring projects are completed on time and to the specified quality standards. You will play an active role in the roll-out of our strategic operational plan by managing the renovation of the facility, as well as improving and standardizing processes by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and tools. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of all training initiatives with the different Maisons.

The Assistant Project Manager will be based at the Richemont Technical Center, in Fort Worth, TX, and will report to the Technical Project Manager.

Responsibilities

Strategic plan roll-out

Support facility renovation projects, applying industrial engineering and lean methodologies to the continuous improvement of operational flows.
Coordinate all renovation initiatives cross-functionally to ensure we are meeting project deadline, budget expectations and business needs and continuity.
Responsible for workshop layout design ensuring effective workflows as business needs evolve.
Tropicalize and maintain Business Emergency Plan in alignment with the regional central team in case of a catastrophic event.

Training support

Forecast training needs based on business volumes and people movements to support technical career path.
Coordinate all training schedules and travel logistics for trainers and participants ensuring proper communication with HQ and other internal stakeholders.

Flow & Process optimization

Conduct required analysis in support of facility renovation to ensure operational flows, capacity, and throughput are properly considered.

Perform complex engineering tasks of design, evaluation, problem solving, analysis and planning to support technical operations and optimize internal flows within Group template (Stream).
Conduct time and motion studies and evaluate production standards; perform maintenance and adjust standards to reflect changes in business requirements, flows, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy.
Execute action plan and collaborate with various departments, Maisons and regional central team to ensure seamless project execution.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of all project documentation, including plans, reports, and records for easy access and reference through the different project lifecycles.
Provide analytical support for ad-hoc requests and projects based on business needs.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational/administrative skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of customer service principles and practices, ability to perform with minimum supervision
2 to 3 years' work experience in project management, preferably in an industrial environment
Knowledge of luxury industry and/or watchmaking industry is a plus
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus
English required, French is a plus

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We Offer – United States

We care about our associates’ health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are available to support your financial needs, along with access to the employee assistance program for you and your household members. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of wellness and work-life-balance, our package includes a wellness reimbursement benefit and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.