Data and Analytics - Product Owner - 7 to 8 months fixed-term contract

CONTEXT 

 

The Data & Analytics Product Owner plays a key role in ensuring the high-quality and business relevance of Data, Analytics & AI Product deliveries while in line with the Group Data Strategy. This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave, with an expected duration from July 2025 to April 2026. 

 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 

 

Lead Data, Analytics & AI Products Roadmap 

• With your team, drive the product roadmaps on data foundations, analytics and AI solutions. 

• In collaboration with Group Platforms Product Owners, centralise, prioritize and challenge requirements to optimize resource allocation and maximize business value.  

• Conduct impact analysis with all relevant stakeholders, identifying and anticipating any dependencies and risks to ensure smooth and successful product launches. 

Orchestrate Product Delivery 

• Manage the delivery of central Data, Analytics & AI product initiatives within the Group Technology Data Platforms team. 

• Engage and orchestrate key stakeholders Maisons, Functions and Regions, translating their business strategy and identified market opportunities into technical solutions that drive tangible business outcomes. 

• Manage the backlog in close collaboration with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities and timely delivery of features. 

• Monitor and report on progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure visibility and drive data-informed decision-making. 

Data, Analytics & AI Products Processes 

• Streamline Product & Demand Management: Define and implement efficient processes for product management, demand management, and communication related to Data, Analytics, and AI Products. 

• Develop Support Materials & Guidelines: Build and organize comprehensive support materials and guidelines for Data Product Management, both at the central level and for deployment across the group. 

• Establish Collaborative Ways of Working: Define and promote clear and effective ways of working with diverse stakeholders across Maisons, Functions, and Regions, fostering alignment and collaboration. 

 

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCESS WITH US? 

 

• You will be working with cross-functional teams across all the different types of businesses of the Maisons. 

• Innovation is at the heart of what we do, joining us means being exposed to latest trends and technologies. 

• Excellence is a top priority for our teams. In this role you have the occasion to play a pivotal role in major global initiatives for the Richemont Group and its Maisons.   

Education and Experience Related: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration) or equivalent experience on the job. 

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as product owner or similar role (e.g.: driving development teams, managing global products within the luxury industry, or driving global technology implementation programs). 

• Familiarity in managing interactions with different business stakeholders and top management. 

• Overall working experience of more than 7 years in relevant roles preferably in the luxury industry. 

Product Management Skills: 

• Deep and proven understanding of Agile methodologies, including but not limited to Scrum with accent and focus on development and delivery. 

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle accompanied by an ability to drive product roadmaps and prioritize feature backlogs based on business value with attention to standardization, pragmatism, and rationalization of multi-Maisons approach. 

• Proficiency in streamlining collaboration between different stakeholders through the appropriate usage of related product management tools. 

Technical Skills: 

• Solid technical background with a good understanding of development practices processes and technologies including CI/CD, DevOps and Cloud Applications. 

• Strong interest and knowledge in data, cloud and related technologies. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus 

• Demonstrated knowledge of data foundations, Business Intelligence, AI or ML concepts and technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI), is a plus 

• Ability to collaborate with technical development teams to ensure final quality of the products  

Leadership and Communication: 

• As Product Owner you are the ultimate decision authority to drive the product vision. This means you have ability to guide and motivate teams to achieve the product vision. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication competences are required to manage with effectiveness stakeholders belonging to different areas of the organization 

• Strong problem-solving skills will be required to make sure you can achieve the results required by the business priorities that you handle without impacting the final product vision. 

 

SEEN AS AN ADVANTAGE 

• Demonstrated knowledge of program management 

• Familiarity with multiple implementation standards and methodologies 

• Strong work ethic, resilient mindset and customer “obsession” are seen as assets. 

• Proven ability to build strong work relationships in order to create a positive team environment 

• Predisposition to problem solving and entrepreneurial mindset are seen as advantages in the position 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) in English (French is a plus) 

 

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

 

• A result-driven and flexible work environment is waiting you here. 

• Your passion for moving forward and achieving will find the perfect context within the team.