Senior Manager, Operations; Remote

Senior Manager, Operations (Remote with some travel)

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, Lens Crafters, 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 Essilor Luxottica 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.

This role manages the full lifecycle of Team Vision’s fleet infrastructure and buildout development projects in optometry, ophthalmology and office‑based surgery sites, ensuring on‑time, in‑budget project delivery is aligned with operational and clinical requirements. It serves as the central coordinator across internal and external partners, driving planning, execution, standardization and continuous improvement, ultimately improving top line growth and bottom‑line profit.

• End-to-End Project Management:
  Lead all phases of buildout/construction projects including new builds, relocations, remodels, refreshes and closures from planning through completion
• Scope Development & Planning : Define and recommend project scope, including construction elements, infrastructure and facility requirements
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight:
  Develop cost estimates, secure funding approvals, track project spending and provide ongoing reporting to leadership
• Vendor Management:
  Coordinate with procurement to source, contract, and manage vendors; oversee bidding, negotiations, change orders, invoicing and payments
• Timeline & Schedule Management:
  Create, maintain and communicate project schedules while coordinating dependencies across internal and external partners
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate with departments such as Operations, IT, Marketing, Legal, Real Estate and Facilities to align project execution with business needs
• Execution & Site Coordination:
  Oversee and action detailed execution activities including design coordination, site walkthroughs, construction progress, installation of equipment and fixtures and ensure systems readiness
• Relocation & Operational Readiness:
  Plan and execute site relocations and setups, including logistics, equipment moves, room configurations and ensure operational readiness
• Risk Management & Issue Resolution:
  Identify potential risks, elevate issues and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project scope, schedule and budget
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
  Maintain and enhance project standards, tools and documentation (budgets, timelines, design standards, supplies lists), while contributing to process improvements
• Strategic Planning Support:
  Gather and analyze site data and project insights to support long‑term planning and decision‑making for future projects
• Ad Hoc Support:
  Assist with additional initiatives and special projects related to construction and facilities, as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of direct experience leading construction projects in a matrixed organization
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare clinics and/or optical retail environments. Strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills. Skilled in crafting clear, actionable communications
• Ability to influence and negotiate across multiple organizational levels. Able to work in ambiguity using critical thinking to provide innovative solutions and…