Manager, Programs and Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 901338
**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
This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation North America (the “Foundation”) in Canada. This individual is accountable for the fiscal, fundraising, marketing and programmatic initiatives in Canada and ensuring that the Foundation continues to strengthen and evolve to work toward its ambition to eliminate poor vision in a generation. The Program Manager will work closely with key stakeholders and Foundation team, as well as coordinate with the respective functional teams within North America to help eliminate barriers to vision care, raise critical funds, and otherwise maximize the impact of the Foundation’s work and for continually elevating and protecting the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation brand in Canada.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the Foundation’s operations and act as the Foundation’s primary point of contact within Canada
- Coordinate and execute high quality, cost-efficient, impactful and effective programs and events within Canada that prioritize the Foundation’s objectives, including vision clinic/s, indirect programs (e.g. vision vouchers, sun/reader or outreach donations) fundraisers, and engagement/volunteer opportunities and similar activities and coordinate communications promoting the same
- Recruit and manage a team of volunteers, providing leadership and guidance, and fostering a productive, mission-driven culture
- Establish credibility and trust as an effective partner and collaborator within Foundation team as well as throughout EssilorLuxottica (leaders, divisions and employees) and Board, vision industry and non-profit sector
- Assist with and maintain the Foundation’s financials, including building and monitoring the budget, preparing reports, ensuring sound financial controls are in place, and maintaining a healthy financial state for the Foundation
- Oversee the governance aspects of the organization, including maintaining knowledge of and operating in accordance with local Canadian legal, financial, regulatory and other standards for non-profits, ensuring proper visibility and understanding of key matters and documentation of the Foundation, coordinating and communicating with EssilorLuxottica legal, facilitating filings, registrations and corporate record keeping, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree and at least seven (7) or more years’ experience within a not-for-profit or optical sector
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Experience forging alliances and maintaining successful relationships with sponsoring organizations (e.g. EssilorLuxottica) and collaboration partners
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Effective spokesperson who can inspire internal and external stakeholders and build awareness by delivering the story of the mission and impact in a compelling way across different audiences to successfully drive value adding results
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Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
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Ability to effectively articulate Foundation’s mission and message
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Ability to work autonomously across multiple projects
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SAP, Salesforce, Word and Excel proficiency
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A deep commitment and passion for improving the lives of the underserved and shares our belief that good vision is a basic human right and that all people should have access to proper vision care.
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Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
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.
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, 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.
Manager, Programs and Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 901338
**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
This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation North America (the “Foundation”) in Canada. This individual is accountable for the fiscal, fundraising, marketing and programmatic initiatives in Canada and ensuring that the Foundation continues to strengthen and evolve to work toward its ambition to eliminate poor vision in a generation. The Program Manager will work closely with key stakeholders and Foundation team, as well as coordinate with the respective functional teams within North America to help eliminate barriers to vision care, raise critical funds, and otherwise maximize the impact of the Foundation’s work and for continually elevating and protecting the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation brand in Canada.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the Foundation’s operations and act as the Foundation’s primary point of contact within Canada
- Coordinate and execute high quality, cost-efficient, impactful and effective programs and events within Canada that prioritize the Foundation’s objectives, including vision clinic/s, indirect programs (e.g. vision vouchers, sun/reader or outreach donations) fundraisers, and engagement/volunteer opportunities and similar activities and coordinate communications promoting the same
- Recruit and manage a team of volunteers, providing leadership and guidance, and fostering a productive, mission-driven culture
- Establish credibility and trust as an effective partner and collaborator within Foundation team as well as throughout EssilorLuxottica (leaders, divisions and employees) and Board, vision industry and non-profit sector
- Assist with and maintain the Foundation’s financials, including building and monitoring the budget, preparing reports, ensuring sound financial controls are in place, and maintaining a healthy financial state for the Foundation
- Oversee the governance aspects of the organization, including maintaining knowledge of and operating in accordance with local Canadian legal, financial, regulatory and other standards for non-profits, ensuring proper visibility and understanding of key matters and documentation of the Foundation, coordinating and communicating with EssilorLuxottica legal, facilitating filings, registrations and corporate record keeping, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s degree and at least seven (7) or more years’ experience within a not-for-profit or optical sector
-
Experience forging alliances and maintaining successful relationships with sponsoring organizations (e.g. EssilorLuxottica) and collaboration partners
-
Effective spokesperson who can inspire internal and external stakeholders and build awareness by delivering the story of the mission and impact in a compelling way across different audiences to successfully drive value adding results
-
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
-
Ability to effectively articulate Foundation’s mission and message
-
Ability to work autonomously across multiple projects
-
SAP, Salesforce, Word and Excel proficiency
-
A deep commitment and passion for improving the lives of the underserved and shares our belief that good vision is a basic human right and that all people should have access to proper vision care.
-
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
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.
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, 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.