Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (Contractual Employment) | India Date: June 2025 Location: Bangalore, India 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 eyecare and eyewear products such as Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue, and Luxury & Premium brands such as Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors etc that consumers love as well, that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best- in-class shopping experiences, and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! Website: https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/ We are looking for a Project Manager (1 year Contract), who has expertise in a high paced work environment, handled project management initiatives in startups, M&A entities that includes process integration of all management functions, project viability study of process and system efficiencies, provide consultative/ advisory services for overall business improvements for an organization. Join us in redefining the boundaries of what is possible. Your Role Reporting to the Business Head ; you will collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders and be part of global initiatives if needed. Main responsibilities: Plan and implement projects Help define project scope, goals and deliverables Create a project schedule and timeline Support and work with the Leadership team to ensure desired outcomes. Lead quality assurance Report on the project status Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables Evaluate and assess the result of the project A. Specific Pre-Requisites Excellent communication skills Problem-solving and leadership skills Project planning, risk management, time management and other project management skills Project management qualification (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or equivalent experience as a project manager Proficiency in project management software and tools Negotiation and discussion with Stake holders Conflict resolution experience. Minimum 10 years industry experience. Optical industry experience is an added advantage. B. NETWORK OF INTERACTION: INTERNAL: This role will be working closely with colleagues from across all functions such as Sales teams, marketing, operations, customer service, human resources and finance. EXTERNAL: This role will be closely working with multiple external stakeholders C. TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE Project management qualification (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or equivalent experience as a project manager D. CANDIDATE PROFILE: Educational Background: Degree with competency in project management, process integration & improvement, communication, stakeholder engagement, time management. E. LANGUAGES: Proficient in English and multilingual is preferred.