Orchestration Governance & Strategy Lead

Chanel, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programmes

Learning & development

Parental leave

Job summary

Chanel SEAA invites an Orchestration Governance & Strategy Senior Manager to shape frameworks that unite our Fashion division across 360 métiers. You will link Global, Regional and Market stakeholders to translate ambitions into prioritized actions and measurable outcomes.

In this fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment, you will design governance cycles, enable faster decision-making and embed sustainable operating models while driving alignment, accountability and impact across SEAA Fashion

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience managing complex projects and programmes.
• Experience designing governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong ability to align stakeholders across functions, markets and levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape Vision & Ambition by framing the team’s mission and ambition.
• Structure Governance with a robust governance cycle across milestones.
• Champion Collaboration across Orchestration and key functions.
• Streamline Ways of Working across project phases for clarity and speed.
• Support transverse Projects by coordinating cross-functional task forces.
• Clarify Measurement & Reporting with clear success criteria.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder alignment

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Orchestration brings intentionality, coherence and impact to Fashion's key projects, ensuring alignment across métiers, Markets and client touchpoints. By connecting strategy, governance and execution, it helps transform shared ambitions into meaningful and consistent outcomes across the Region and Markets. As Orchestration Governance & Strategy Senior Manager for SEAA Fashion, you will play a central role in shaping the frameworks, governance and ways of working that unite our Fashion division across 360 métiers. Acting as a key link between Global, Regional and Market stakeholders, you will help translate strategic ambitions into actionable priorities, driving alignment, accountability and impactful execution across key Fashion initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Orchestration, you will establish the standards that guide project delivery, support cross-functional initiatives and embed successful practices into the division's ongoing ways of working across SEAA.

Key missions

Shape Vision & Ambition: Contribute to the modelling of the Orchestration Team’s mission, vision and ambition, providing a clear frame to inspire collective progress and strengthen ways of working.

Structure Governance: Design and implement a robust orchestration governance cycle aligned with key business and planning milestones, ensuring clarity, cohesion and accountability across teams, enabling faster decision-making and stronger execution of Fashion priorities.

Champion Collaboration: Foster an integrated, cross-functional culture by strengthening partnerships across Orchestration and key functions. Build alignment and shared ownership across stakeholders, reducing silos and ensuring key Fashion initiatives are delivered with consistency and collective commitment.

Streamline Ways of Working: Optimise workflows across all project phases – from framing to execution and measurement – enabling teams to collaborate efficiently and move seamlessly towards shared goals. Ensure clarity and collaboration on One House calendars and key projects.

Support transverse Projects: Lead and coordinate ad hoc or cross-functional initiatives by building taskforces with the right stakeholders, ensuring timely progress on key topics. Integrate successful outcomes into ongoing ways of working to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact.

Clarify Measurement & Reporting: Define success criteria and reporting principles, helping teams track progress, drive accountability and support continuous improvement.

You are energised by Creating structure and clarity in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Connecting strategic ambition with practical execution across regional and local teams. Navigating complexity, bringing stakeholders together and enabling collective decision-making. Building efficient ways of working that help teams collaborate with purpose, discipline and agility.

What you will bring

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to bring structure, prioritisation and discipline to complex topics. A collaborative mindset and the confidence to engage, align and influence stakeholders across functions and levels. Strategic curiosity, with the ability to connect brand, business and operational priorities into clear actions. Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and create shared understanding. A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on measurable outcomes, learning and long-term impact.

Experience

8–10 years of experience managing complex projects and programmes within large organisations. Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive execution across functions, markets, and levels of seniority. Experience designing governance frameworks, establishing ways of working, and embedding sustainable operating models within dynamic organisations. Strong understanding of the Fashion business cycle, including collection milestones, commercial planning, and key moments that shape execution across markets and functions.

What Chanel can offer you

Through this role, you will deepen your understanding of both business and brand priorities within the Fashion Division, while developing your strategic thinking, governance expertise and ability to drive alignment across complex ecosystems. You will work closely with diverse metiers and stakeholders, contributing to initiatives that foster clarity, collaboration, and lasting impact across SEAA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments, brings strong organisational skills, and is passionate about delivering clarity, enabling impact, and driving alignment across multi-disciplinary teams.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide. As an independent company, its core values are grounded in: Exceptional creation and client experience Nurturing human potential Having a positive impact – on people, the environment and communities around the world.

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation. Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people. Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.