Automation Project Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Agordo, IT
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field
- Deep knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into decisions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, macros, data visualization), with proven experience building reports and dashboards
- Familiarity with project and program economics (e.g., Payback Period, ROI)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within cross-functional teams
- Adaptability and flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Background in automation or machine development is a plus
Full description
Contract: Permanent/Full time
Compensation: If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.
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 190,000dedicatedemployees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.
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Your role
We are looking for a Project Management & PMO professional who will drive the GEARS team in managing different activities, ensuring successful, on-time project delivery across plants by coordinating execution and stakeholders, while strengthening PMO tools and processes to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with plant and manufacturing managers, ensuring alignment on project goals and priorities
- Lead project delivery end-to-end (planning through closure), coordinating local execution and resolving or escalating issues as needed
- Build and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts) and manage the Open Issues List to track risks and blockers
- Lead and participate in Stand-Up and Project Review Meetings, including drafting and distributing Minutes of Meeting
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and information flow across teams
- Oversee procurement and material kitting phases, and manage project closure activities including lessons learned and documentation
- Mentor and coach Senior Project Managers on project management best practices
- Maintain and continuously improve the PMO GEARS KPI dashboard and its underlying Excel database
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities