GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr Manager Automation & Business Transformation, EssilorLuxottica North America is a vital member of the team responsible for leading complex, multi-functional business programs related to automation, business transformation, and continuous improvement across EssilorLuxottica North America's Business Units.

The position will oversee the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Citizen Developers community and play a key role in advancing digital transformation initiatives across EL North America. Responsibilities include managing programs, implementing strategies, and integrating business initiatives to eliminate repetitive tasks and enhance operational efficiency. This will be accomplished by utilizing various automation tools and partnering with the Center of Excellence team in Mexico.

This role requires expertise in the retail and wholesale industries, strategic thinking, financial acumen, cross-functional project management, and process automation, as well as experience in problem-solving, program planning, and implementation.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage plans for organizational automation and business transformation initiatives throughout the company.

· Lead the implementation of automation methodologies and tools

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet critical timelines and goals.

· Identify and resolve organizational opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization that deliver value within EssilorLuxottica

· Owns the financial and operational metrics related to automation key initiatives.

· Ensure alignment among all key stakeholders to guarantee the continuous progress and success of initiatives

· Promote industry best practices to enhance efficiency and provide return on investment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 8+ years of relevant experience

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

· Proven ability to assess and improve processes for digital automation

· Demonstrated experience delivering efficiencies and managing change

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes

· Exceptional analysis skills, strong curiosity to research issues, and a willingness to expand knowledge of AI and digital automation.

· Proficient in systems including UiPath RPA, advanced Excel, and Business intelligence platforms (Business Objects/ Power BI/ Tableau), as well as ERP systems (e.g., SAP/ Oracle), and lab management systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MBA

· Retail or B2B financial or operational experience

· IT project management experience