Program Manager

Requisition ID: 879353 
Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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 and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function:

EssilorLuxottica has created OneSight EssilorLuxoticca Foundation to harmonize and strengthen its philanthropic and advocacy actions globally, with the goal of achieving better focus, alignment and maximization of social impact and realizing its ambition of eliminating poor vision in a generation.

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating assigned OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation direct programs clinics and events. Execution involves managing and developing program partners and coordinating teams of volunteers. The Program Manager leads all clinic models, projects, and works as a team to successfully deliver assigned clinics. This role also has the combined responsibility for strategic planning, deployment, and evaluation of the foundation’s portfolio of charitable operations in North America, under the general direction of the Sr. Manager, Deputy Head of Direct Programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research, plan, and develop the events from the conceptual stage to working closely with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation staff, business partners, and other partnering organizations to ensure success.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reports to measure success of the events.
• Manage expenses to ensure efficiency and cost containment, and to meet budget guidelines.
• Serve as expert and focal point for events.
• Serve as on-site manager at any of the events to handle complex issues and questions as needed. Be prepared to step-in to any role at the event.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving events effectiveness and participation based on statistical results from evaluations, surveys, and feedback from attendees.
• Work with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation business partners to manage best practices to attain maximum benefit of the event.
• Deliver quality eye care by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Sustain overall clinic operations by following policies and procedures.
• Develop partnerships and adhere to clinic preparation standards to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements.
• Other duties as assigned that will result in the Foundation achieving its KPIs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in leading people, programs, or pojects in an enviroment where ambiguity and adverse circumstances exist.
• Experience as a OneSight/OneSightEssilorLuxottica Foundation volunteer.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and proven analytical skills.
• Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Able to work with all levels of employees and management.
• Able to regularly stand/walk for duration of event and frequently llift and move 25 lbs to shoulder height unaccompanied.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Optical, healthcare, and/or retail industry experience.
• Nonprofit experience.
• Event coordination experience.
• Highly adaptable and able to prioritize workload.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Strong cultural acuity and ability to work effectively across diverse populations.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. 
 
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.