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EssilorLuxottica Sr Project Manager in Dallas, Texas
Sr Project Manager
Date: Jun 17, 2024
Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries
Location:
Dallas, TX, US, 75234
Requisition ID: 849973
Position: Full-Time
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.
Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.
GENERAL FUNCTION
Implement product and service innovations conceived by Research and Development, R & D categories and global marketing, validated by global engineering and global quality, supplied to our customers via our subsidiaries and businesses.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project managers in NPPD are responsible for leading very diverse and large cross-functional teams in the Americas region Latam/Canada/US (could be up to 100 team members across operations/marketing/engineering/operations/IT/finance and business/commercial) teams to deliver optical products and vision care innovations.
Project managers manage resources, schedules and adhere to stage gate processes/guidelines and deliverables.
Senior project managers are seen as experienced leaders and have global view of the optical industry/processes and products usually built on experience gained in past projects. At this level, it is expected they could manage/coach project managers.
Ability to manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span all lines of the business and affects many functional groups.
Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication in project steering committees
Coach mentor and lead other Project managers as Senior PM's have detailed knowledge of the Essilor Products /business/Technologies/Processes.
Maintain and setup project management central database , monthly updates,update of planning and other activities to support good PMO practices.Also, maintain monthly dashboards for workstream in US as well as meeting minutes/updating planning on a regular basis.
Identify and communicate risks, scope changes and create actionable mitigation plans.
Execute high quality documentation in accordance with our Stage gate process and PMP best practices, Project Charter, Macro/Detailed planning, Risk analyses, sustainability assessment, compliance legal documents, monthly syntheses, meeting minutes, stage gate deliverables. Etc.
Manage go to market teams in US referred to as a workstream (marketing, sales implementation, operations, engineering, IT)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a good understanding of interdependencies between technologies/operations and business needs in the optical industry.
Bachelor Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
PMP project management professional certification is highly desired
High level of proficiency with MS project, Excel, PowerPoint and Google equivalent versions
Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous environment, ability to collaborate across multiple departments of the organization in order to achieve common business objectives.
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
Demonstrated ability to influence change and gain buy-in from sponsors, teams stakeholders, and peers.
Experience directing large and diverse project teams.
3-5 years’ experience in optical industry and 5+ years’ experience managing projects or portfolios.
International travel required.
Must be fluent in English.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be extremely resourceful
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree is highly desirable
Prefer five + years project management experience working with cross-functional departments.
Ability to speak French, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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