Development Project Manager

• 25 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• 2400 Le Locle, NE, Switzerland
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Audemars Piguet is looking for a Development Project Manager. Join an innovative and future-oriented company.

Tasks ##

• Organize and monitor the development projects of new calibres.
• Ensure coordination between the different departments involved.
• Manage the planning and development budget of the projects.

Skills ##

• Degree in engineering or HES and 5 to 10 years of experience in watchmaking.
• Excellent knowledge in the development of watch calibres.
• Project management skills and certifications (PMP, Agile).

Company Description

The present and the future of Audemars Piguet are built through the contribution of all our talents. Inspired by the richness of our past, we are enthusiastic about what we will create in the future. Together, we are resolutely future-oriented and in continuous pursuit of excellence in all our trades.

If our mission inspires you, come pursue your journey within our family so that we continue to create the extraordinary. Let's write the next chapter of your career together!

Job Description

Your main mission will be to organize and monitor the development projects of new complication calibres. You will assume responsibility for the different development phases, up to the delivery of the launch quantity of the new product. You will ensure the necessary coordination between the different departments (Product/Design, Technical Offices, Industrialization, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, Brand) and pilot the projects according to the development process in place and by means of risk analyses.

In this framework, you will be in charge of:

• Monitoring and guaranteeing the success of project milestones, respecting quality, cost, and deadline objectives as well as the functional and aesthetic specifications
• Implementing and piloting the detailed planning and the development budget of your projects. You will efficiently allocate and manage cross-functional resources in order to achieve the deliverables
• Uniting the project team and coordinating all its activities to guarantee the delivery of your portfolio of new calibres to our sales teams, in partnership with a Watch Development Project Manager
• Successfully carrying out continuous improvement actions, while participating in the optimization of development processes and associated tools

Qualifications

• Holder of a university degree in engineering or HES with additional training in project management, you justify 5 to 10 years of experience in the same function in the field of watchmaking
• You possess excellent knowledge in calibre development. Knowledge of the development of watch complications is a plus
• You perfectly master project management tools and ideally possess related certifications (PMP, Agile..)
• You speak French fluently and have good knowledge of English (B2 level required)
• Sensitive to the needs and constraints of other departments, your interpersonal skills and your leadership allow you to create active collaboration. Thanks to your analytical mind, you demonstrate decision-making capacity
• Proactive, autonomous, and enthusiastic by nature, you effectively manage several projects in parallel

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Coverage of health insurance (basic and supplementary)
• 5 annual weeks of vacation and 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year thanks to the daily accumulation of additional minutes
• A contribution to your sporting or cultural activities
• The possibility, depending on the position, to work remotely
• A company restaurant
• An advantageous LPP

Do you wish to express your expertise within Audemars Piguet? Do not hesitate and apply online! We look forward to discussing the opportunities that could correspond to your next professional adventure.