SR, Project Management & Logistics Excellence

General Function

The Senior Manager, Project Management & Logistics Excellence serves as a strategic driver of transformation across EssilorLuxottica’s North American distribution network. As a senior leader within the Planning and Business Support team, this role owns a portfolio of high-complexity, cross-functional initiatives spanning contact lenses, single vision lenses, OTC, and accessories. Operating with significant autonomy, the Senior Manager architects and delivers end-to-end solutions in a volatile, AI-driven, and rapidly evolving market, while building and guiding a team of project managers.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Own and govern a portfolio of enterprise-level initiatives across EssilorLuxottica’s North American distribution network, ensuring alignment with business strategy and executive expectations.
• Define and enforce program governance frameworks, including risk management, milestone tracking, escalation protocols, and executive reporting cadences.
• Translate complex operational challenges into structured roadmaps with clear business cases, resource plans, and measurable KPIs.
• Serve as senior escalation point and thought partner for direct reports navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Drive alignment and executive buy-in across organizational boundaries; present program updates and strategic recommendations to Director and VP-level leadership.
• Represent the PM function in cross-entity forums spanning Luxottica, EssilorUSA, Nassau OOGP, and related affiliates.
• Champion the evaluation and adoption of automation, AI, machine learning, and emerging logistics technologies to improve on-time delivery, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives, establishing clear go/no-go criteria and scale-up frameworks.
• Leverage advanced business analytics and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) to generate predictive insights, quantify business value, and drive portfolio prioritization.
• Establish data standards and reporting frameworks that provide real-time visibility into operational performance across the distribution network.
• Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving for critical operational failures and systemic risks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project/program management within logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments, or senior lead PM role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MBA, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, MAS500, or other major ERP/WMS platforms.
• Experience with distribution center automation, robotics, or next-generation logistics technologies.
• Background spanning both retail goods and custom-manufactured product portfolios (e.g., optical, pharma, or medical devices).