KERING Group HR Shared Services Project Management Officer

Summary

About us

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2024, Kering had 47,000 employees and revenue of €17.2 billion.

We are currently seeking a Group HR SSC Project Management Officer, joining our dynamic and international team. This position can be based in France (Paris) or in Italy (Milan).

Job Description

Your opportunity

Reporting directly to the Kering Global HR Shared Services Director, you will be in charge to guide proper definition and effective implementation of the Group HR Shared Services Roadmap by working on design, monitoring and coordination of all Projects’ phases, working closely with our local SSC teams across all Regions, other Group Support Functions (HRIS, HRIT, Technology) and external providers. This role requires strong project management expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to achieve strategic objectives and enhance service delivery.

How you will contribute

Strategic Planning & Management:

• Collaborate with SSC leadership Team to define, maintain and regular update the HR SSC strategy and roadmap consistently with business needs
• Work with Regional Heads and Local Heads of SSC for the definition of the Regional and Country Roadmaps and the proper consolidation of the Global one.
• Liaise with Organization & Services PMO to secure alignment with other O&S functional Roadmap.
• Define and manage PMO processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure efficient project delivery
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio, including project charters, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Operational Excellence:

• Define Project Management standards (GANTT, action trackers, roles definition, project team set up).
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Project management efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the HRSS teams across the project management phases, from prerequisites definition to project design, through stakeholder’s identification and alignment with other Group functions. Guide Project managers in project lifecycle initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of HR projects.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance PMs skills and knowledge.
• Monitor execution of Projects by working on GANNT definitions and regular tracking coupled by proper definition and implementation of Project Governance.
• Track & analyze projects performance data and metric, identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions. Identify risks that could put at risk timely completion of deliverables.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR leadership, IT teams, and business partners to secure proper functional and technical support to Roadmap execution in the different phases.
• Manage status alignment with local PMs and Project Teams, while building regular reporting for the Central SSC Team, including escalation processes.
• Effectively communicate project updates, progress reports, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across the HR SSC team.
• Work effectively with project teams, vendors & consultants & build & maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate key communication toolkit preparation (quarterly reviews, business updates, ect)

Demand Management:

• Overview the Demand Management Process to secure alignment around SSC Roadmap, business needs and resources availability.
• Liaise with O&S and IT PMOs to move demand along the process

Who you are

• Post-secondary graduate in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Engineering, Economics, Statistics or related fields, with an important professional experience
• You have a strong and senior experience in Project Management and knowledge of related methodologies, built in cross countries and cross functions environment managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• You preferably worked for HR Operations. HR Information systems or Shared Services Business Centres, inside international organizations with a multicultural approach
• An excellent communicator at all levels in the organization and with different stakeholders
• You have personal integrity with strong ethics consistent with Kering’s culture and values
• Capable of working independently, exceptionally organized and accurate with solid methodological skills and high attention to details
• A strong team player able to reach objectives and work under tight deadlines
• Committed to self-development, problem solver, proactive with a can-do attitude
• Willing to travel with high frequency
• You have strong expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Workday and Service Now would be an advantage as well as Certification in project management (e.g. PMP).
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); French and Italian are a plus

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary transformation and become part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-07-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

KERING ITALIA S.P.A.