Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation – Essilor Luxottica North America

Essilor Luxottica is a global leader in the eye care industry, designing, manufacturing, and distributing vision care products across 150 countries.

General Function:
The Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation, Essilor Luxottica North America is responsible for leading complex, multi‑functional strategic projects related to commercial transformation and integration across Essilor Luxottica North America Business Units.

The position will report to the Sr Director, Strategy & Transformation and will focus on the implementation of key projects for continued evolution of EL North America. This role works closely with senior leadership to shape and execute initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market competitiveness. The Manager acts as a key partner to the business and shared services teams and is accountable for the strategy and execution of projects, ensuring full stakeholder alignment.

This position is responsible for managing cross‑functional project teams and related work streams. It requires strategic thinking, cross‑functional group management experience, strong problem‑solving, project planning and execution follow‑through competencies.

• Lead end‑to‑end integration projects following acquisitions, mergers, or onboarding of new business units as assigned by Senior Leadership.
• Develop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Operations, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Sales, and Marketing, both at the global and local levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the existing organization and the newly integrated business.
• Leverage organizational knowledge to drive efficient and consistent approach to integration and transformation work streams, supporting effective change management.
• Serve as the primary liaison for cross‑functional project teams, executing assigned initiatives.
• Partner with the Sr. Director, Transformation & Integration, to strategically identify and execute strategic plans to maximize revenue growth and market competitiveness.
• Gather commercial insights to turn strategic objectives into actionable commercial plans, using data‑driven insights to guide pricing, go‑to‑market strategies, and portfolio optimization.
• Lead strategic initiatives: manage key strategic initiatives, supporting functional area executives who have assigned appropriate subject‑matter experts and resources.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related experience required.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in business integration, M&A, or transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects within a highly matrixed global organization.
• Strong understanding of business operations, process improvement, and organizational change.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
• PMP strongly preferred.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, competitive bonus and/or commission plans may complement a first‑class total rewards package, which may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.