SR, Project Management & Logistics Excellence

EssilorLuxottica Group•McDonough, GA

29d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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).

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.
Act as the primary senior liaison between distribution operations and cross-functional partners including Logistics Engineering, Business Systems, Planning, IT, Finance, and Commercial teams.
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.