Engineering Project Manager

Luxottica; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global eyewear leader is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee product development for smart glasses. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience and technical expertise in wearable devices, leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success. The position offers flexible work conditions and various employee benefits, emphasizing a balanced work-life approach.

Servizi

Flexible work conditions

Health insurance coverage

Corporate Shareholding Program

Learning and development opportunities

Disconnect Program for work-life balance

Competenze

• 5+ years of project management experience in consumer electronics.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of wearable device technologies.

Mansioni

• Manage end-to-end product development process for smart glasses.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, product management teams.
• Track project progress and communicate with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Project management

Cross-functional team coordination

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of wearable devices

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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 an Engineering Project Manager who will guide Technical and Product teams across the Development process for Smart Eyewear wearable devices.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead and drive complex projects for smart glasses category. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with excellent project management skills, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products on time and within budget.

Main responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end product development process for projects related to smart glasses.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, product management, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution of product development phases.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track project progress, identify risks and issues early, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making across hardware, firmware, software, and industrial design teams.
• Lead regular project status meetings and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality benchmarks specific to wearable devices.
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and vendors as necessary.
• Drive continuous process improvements in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Main requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in consumer electronics, ideally with wearables or smart glasses.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, innovative product environments.
• Strong understanding of wearable device technologies including optics, sensors, wireless communication, embedded systems, and user interface design.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen.
• Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST” an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Our recruitment process may vary; if you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.