Automation Project Manager

Essilorluxottica; Ne; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Project Management & PMO professional to drive the GEARS team across plants, ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating execution and stakeholders while strengthening PMO tools and processes.

You will lead end-to-end project delivery, build schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A strong background in industrial/management engineering and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, macros, data visualization).
• Familiarity with project and program economics (e.g., Payback Period, ROI).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with plant and manufacturing managers, ensuring alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Lead project delivery end-to-end (planning through closure), coordinating local execution and resolving or escalating issues as needed.
• Build and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts) and manage the Open Issues List to track risks and blockers.
• Lead and participate in Stand-Up and Project Review Meetings, including drafting and distributing Minutes of Meeting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and information flow across teams.
• Oversee procurement and material kitting phases, and manage project closure activities including lessons learned and documentation.
• Mentor and coach Senior Project Managers on project management best practices.
• Maintain and continuously improve the PMO GEARS KPI dashboard and its underlying Excel database.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Develop new standard tools for the Global PMO Toolkit and propose process improvements to project management workflows.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Management Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Compensation:

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your role

We are looking for a Project Management & PMO professional who will drive the GEARS team in managing different activities, ensuring successful, on-time project delivery across plants by coordinating execution and stakeholders, while strengthening PMO tools and processes to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with plant and manufacturing managers, ensuring alignment on project goals and priorities
• Lead project delivery end-to-end (planning through closure), coordinating local execution and resolving or escalating issues as needed
• Build and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts) and manage the Open Issues List to track risks and blockers
• Lead and participate in Stand-Up and Project Review Meetings, including drafting and distributing Minutes of Meeting
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and information flow across teams
• Oversee procurement and material kitting phases, and manage project closure activities including lessons learned and documentation
• Mentor and coach Senior Project Managers on project management best practices
• Maintain and continuously improve the PMO GEARS KPI dashboard and its underlying Excel database
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities
• Develop new standard tools for the Global PMO Toolkit and propose process improvements to project management workflows

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field
• Deep knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, macros, data visualization), with proven experience building reports and dashboards
• Familiarity with project and program economics (e.g., Payback Period, ROI)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Background in automation or machine development is a plus

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