Manager, Cycle Management

Imagine being responsible for leading new product development cost in line with budget, increase speed to market, and ensure high new production quality/drive to change design to get effective margin and ensure result able to deliver to next team in time for the world’s largest jewellery brand. If you love solving challenges with your superb communication and project management, then you might be our next Manager for Cycle Management at Pandora Crafting & Supply.

We love that you will…

• Manage cycle & fast track
  • Ensure effective development to meet margin, align across functional teams / propose alternative solutions to resolve design and cost conflict.
  • Assure all milestones are met.
  • Co-work between business units ensuring all requirements of fast track were met, prioritizing related tasks to meet overall delivery.
• Communicate and collaborate with design development team
  • Drive the product development part of the I&PD.
  • managing timeline by communicating with BKK teams and facilitating interactions with HQ.
  • Communicate and act as a troubleshooter between design and manufacturing.
  • Raise red flag & escalation, provide feedback of high risk and recommendation.
• Communicate and collaborate with other functions in Thailand.
  • Oversee the end-to-end Product Development process and manufacturing start gate 0 until gate 4
  • Leading and governing Product Development timeline to relevant functions following E2E milestone.
  • prioritizing the appropriate resources are allocated for each cycle.
  • Centralization of collaboration and information from differences cross functional team. Oversee and manage new product development costs.
• Pre-Production & Launch Preparation (gate2 to gate4)
  • Development collaboration with pre-production & production for launch readiness.
  • Involve related team to be ready for mitigation plan & agility through task force (drive product to be launch successfully)
• E2E alignment across global team.
  • Translate C&S (Crafting & supply) capabilities to HQ for new product launch
  • Supporting information, master plan alignment, prioritizing work and resolve resource conflict.

We love that you are…

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in area of Business - Management or any related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in the jewelry industry would be preferred.
• Leadership ability to successfully own product development processes.
• Highly skilled in planning and using planning software and tools.
• Fluently in English communication

Welcome to our Crafting & Supply

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world’s largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of 51people and report to Director, Product Development Cycle & Planning who also oversee 51.

Join a team that is as diverse and inclusive as our jewellery. We believe and value creative thinking and ensure that there’s equitable opportunities for all.

• Foster your growth and craft opportunities through our learning and development programmes.
• At Pandora, no effort or contribution goes unnoticed. We offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and cared for.
• Transportation services are also available to drop you at the closet BTS station and other community areas.

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2023, there are 107 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods. 

About Pandora Group

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,700 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 33,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 28.1 billion (EUR 3.8 billion) in 2023.