Philanthropy & Fondazione Bvlgari Project Manager at Bvlgari

Organisation: Bvlgari / Fondazione Bvlgari
Location: Rome, Italy
Salary: €55,000 gross annually (initial salary)
Contract: Permanent
Application deadline: Not specified

Bvlgari is seeking a Philanthropy & Fondazione Bvlgari Project Manager to develop and manage art, cultural, philanthropic and institutional relationship projects, ensuring alignment with the Fondazione’s mission and Bvlgari’s values.

Working within the Philanthropy & Fondazione Bvlgari department, the successful candidate will oversee projects end-to-end, from concept development to execution, coordinating internal and external stakeholders and ensuring high-quality delivery, consistency and smooth collaboration.

The role spans the three pillars of Fondazione Bvlgari: Art & Patronage, Education & Philanthropy, and Savoir-faire Transmission.

Key responsibilities

The Philanthropy & Fondazione Bvlgari Project Manager will:

• Act as a cross-functional Project Manager across the three pillars of Fondazione Bvlgari.
• Develop and manage art patronage, philanthropic, educational, savoir-faire transmission and cultural projects from concept definition to final execution.
• Translate strategic guidelines into structured project proposals, actionable plans, detailed project timelines and workback plans.
• Supervise project timing, budget and quality, monitoring milestones, deliverables, costs and standards through project management tools, including timelines, budget tracking files, status updates and reports.
• Manage suppliers independently, including coordination, follow-up and financial aspects, in alignment with internal procedures and project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with relevant teams, particularly Communication, Image and Social Media, ensuring consistency across project objectives, content production, editorial planning and external visibility.
• Coordinate communication flows and press office activities with participating institutions, ensuring alignment among all parties and consistency of messaging.
• Support and nurture relationships with museums, institutions, foundations, cultural partners, curators, artists and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the visibility and development of Fondazione Bvlgari’s cultural and philanthropic initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• 6–7 years of project management experience within museums, cultural institutions, foundations, art, culture, philanthropy, patronage or related fields.
• A degree in Management Engineering, Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Economics or a similar field.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with project management tools, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Deep understanding of museum and cultural institution operations.
• Full command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Italian and English. French is considered an advantage.
• A high level of autonomy and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• A diplomatic and collaborative approach.
• A proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in dynamic environments.

Salary and benefits

The initial annual gross salary for new joiners in this role in Italy is €55,000.

Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, seniority and organisational needs.

The role also provides for participation in a discretionary bonus scheme, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance.

Additional benefits may be offered in accordance with company policies.

The employment relationship will be governed by the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) and Bvlgari’s supplementary company agreement in Italy.

Application information

This is a permanent position based in Rome, Italy.

Job reference: BULG10814

Applications should be submitted through Bvlgari’s recruitment platform.

No application deadline is specified.

Image: Courtesy of Bvlgari.