Innovation Manager

EssilorLuxottica

  • Créteil, Val-de-Marne
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
WHO WE AREWe are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.In agreement with Presbyopia & Near Vision Management Category innovation strategy, you will be responsible for managing upstream projects (concepts identification and validation phases). The goal of these projects is to demonstrate the consumer benefits of innovation concepts as well as the technical and economic consistency.You will ensure the project progress by mobilizing the project team, taking into account budget, uncertainties and delays and reporting the progress to the top management.Your responsibilities will be to:
  • Manage functionally a multi-disciplinary project team (R&D, IP, Operations, etc.…) to demonstrate a proof of concept for new products or services.
  • Identify required activities, build the project scoping, define the main milestones.
  • Commit on project schedule and expected deliverables.
  • Pilot the execution of the project, monitor the gap vs the commitment.
  • Lead the definition and validation plans of claims for the innovations.
  • Coordinate the deliverables released at the end of the project assessing the maturity level of the concepts (consumer desirability, commercial viability, technical feasibility).
  • Participate in innovation loops in order to provide new ideas (products & services).
  • Develop knowledge on products (internal & from competition), markets and clients (direct and indirect) for the Presbyopia and Near Vision Category.
  • Propose and implement a methodology of innovation (quick & dirty, test & learn,) in order to move from an idea to a concept.
  • Ensure communication and reporting of the stage progress in the dedicated committee (monthly review, steering committees) and the potential alerts (key facts, gaps…).
Candidate profile:
  • Science and/or business discipline with at least 5 years’ experience directly related to products and/or services is required.
  • Project management experience required.
  • Ability to drive processes within a highly matrixed organization and work in an environment with a high level of ambiguity.
  • Able to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and from a wide and complex array of disciplines at all levels of the company, including R&D, Marketing, Key Accounts, Sales, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, Legal, etc.
  • Able to organize and synthesize thoughts to make clear and convincing presentations to management.
  • Excellent level of English; French is a plus.

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