Retail business transformation Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

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.

JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Retail business transformation PM will support the business to drive sustainable change within the organization. Capable to lead Complex projects, with an eye of Optimization and problem solving, coordinating the business to define clear roadmap and requirements to achieve the project’s goals, supporting team members from an operational and method best practices. Will be responsible of a group of people (3) to complete projects in support of Retail Assortment areas ensuring the correct implementation and support to achieve objectives in the correct times.

The candidate will act as a business liaison with IT and other internal technical areas (ie Data Science or Business Analytics). Candidate is responsible to promote Continuous improvement within the Retail organization at all levels.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Support Project leaders to deliver on time the respective projects assigned tracking status and resolving eventual roadblocks.
• Collaborate with users on future system enhancements that may be needed to support new business models.  Partner with IT on design, testing and implementation.
• Work with project team to scope complex projects, evaluate options and lead implementation from a business user perspective.
• Lead our business partners to deliver specific requirements needed for the completion of the complex projects
• Develop and deliver support documents in an organized way, to structure new Process related to Projects and ensure it is accessible in a user-friendly repository.
• Coordinate the different phases of testing activities during the implementation of new instruments and be able to track the inconsistencies.
• Focus on eliminating waste to deliver Value added flows

NETWORK OF INTERACTION:

INTERNAL :

• Retail Assortment Intelligence
• Retail Merchandisers & Assortment Specialist
• Store Planners & Merch Financial Planners
• IT  (information technology team)
• Directors & Category Managers
• Retail Merchandisers & Assortment Banner Specialist
• Store & Merchandise Financial Planners

EXTERNAL :

• External consultants

TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE

• At least 5/10 years of experience in Retail processes and/or projects, and/or continuous improvement
• Master degree in economics/finance/engineering or equivalent
• People management is required
• Extreme organizational skills and activities follow up Experience in building process, KPI’s and project roadmaps. With proven ability to simplify complex processes and solutions
• Retail Planning background with strong process and systems acumen
• Continuous Improvement experience within Retail process is needed
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize 
• Highly skilled in Excel and Power Point
• Capable to collaborate with cross functional teams, including IT to assist in the translation of business requirements to technical needs
• Enthusiastically promote solutions interfacing with the teams to obtain the ideal process
• Ability to manage several projects at the same time
• Ability to work in a Fast changing environment with high flexibility
• Project Management is a great plus
• English