[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All The Estée Lauder Companies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/) · [Search jobs](/search/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Paris, France # Global SD & VM Operations Manager Paris, France Manager or lead Operations Listed on The Estée Lauder Companies’s official careers site. Posted October 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on The Estée Lauder Companies’s careers site →](https://app.eightfold.ai/careers/job/1168275454506?domain=elcompanies.com) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [The Estée Lauder Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/) / Global SD & VM Operations Manager ## Job description ### POSITION SUMMARY Within the Store Design & VM department for Kilian Paris & Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, we are looking for a Global SD & VM Operations Manager with a comprehensive skill set in VM indirect procurement, project management, creative oversight, financial control, and administrative coordination. This role involves managing and directing retail projects within our creative department, ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing VM collateral, planning, coordinating, and executing projects across various platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all projects align with the company's goals and objectives. ### POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning and Coordination: - Develop realistic budgets and timelines, providing regular project updates. - Liaise with various departments to establish project specifications and schedules. - Monitor project risks, escalate issues when necessary, and manage out-of-scope requests. ### Leadership and Coordination - Develop forecasting bulletins (for permanent and launch materials) and verify forecast accuracy with regions and markets. - Track and deliver VM and retail materials, managing production schedules and warehouse deliveries. - Monitor project budgets and production activities, communicating status updates and issues to relevant teams. ### VM Collateral Production (Indirect Procurement) - Scout and negotiate with suitable suppliers based on project requirements. - Strong knowledge of design, assembly materials, and production techniques. - Established network of suppliers, shopfitters, artisans, artists, and related partners. - Produce VM tools, window displays, mock-ups, and related materials. - Establish production timelines and maintain budget control in collaboration with external partners. - Work closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of all creative materials. ### Financial and Administrative Management - Monitor internal and external project costs and ensure adherence to budgets. - Manage the administrative aspects of the SD & VM department. - Create purchase orders and track actual versus budgeted vendor costs. - Generate monthly budget reports for finance teams and maintain project documentation. ### POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Minimum 8 years of experience in retail design for luxury brands as an in-house project manager. - Proven project management skills. - Self-motivated with a strong desire to expand knowledge and expertise. - Experience developing and negotiating project scopes and budgets with cross-functional teams. - Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple teams and projects under tight deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Paris, France[Apply on The Estée Lauder Companies’s careers site →](https://app.eightfold.ai/careers/job/1168275454506?domain=elcompanies.com) ## More jobs at The Estée Lauder Companies ### [Associate Fellow, Packaging Material Science & Technology (Fragrance)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/88a074d3a91a0f646bf5/) Paris, France ### [CDD - 35H Maquilleur/Vendeur MAC - Paris Rue de Passy H/F/X](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/bdac8376c49f5dff989e/) Paris, France ### [CDD - Conseiller de Vente - Jo Malone London Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 35h (H/F)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/ece65decdf372609c20a/) Paris, France ### [CDD - Conseiller.e de Vente - Tom Ford Beauty - Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 35h H/F/X](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/461b5662739fa4adcdb0/) Paris, France ### [CDD - Conseiller.e de vente - Fragrances - Estée Lauder Companies - Galeries Lafayette - 35h H/F/X](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/dee9a25cf0c41da17c09/) Paris, France ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Global Operations Finance – JV Finance (Japan Operations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/210ec71d6952f24ecb0c/) Sandisk ### [Program Manager – Strategy, Global Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/cc9588aba4a417fb8a80/) Sandisk ### [Global Payments Screening Operations (Japanese & Mandarin Speaker) - Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/ef4e105f3f77c29b4375/) JPMorganChase · Singapore ### [Strategy & Consulting - Global Network - Health - Provider Operations Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/aedb35ebc7516bbdc550/) Accenture ### [Director Global People Operations Manila National Capital Region Philippines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/9a4c93b0b3462c4535e9/) Equinix OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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