Strategic Partnership Manager

pstrongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/ppWe are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong 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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./ppJoin our global community of over strong190,000/strong strongdedicated/strong strongemployees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./ppDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a! /pp /ppstrongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/ppAre you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible./pp /ppstrongYour role /strong/ppWe are seeking an Ramp;D Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive and coordinate the Smart Eyewear strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment between long‑term technological priorities and external partnership opportunities with high tech Corporates, Start-ups, Research Centers and Industry Alliances. The role combines strategic planning, opportunity scouting, and structured coordination across internal stakeholders to secure smooth execution of the roadmap./pp /ppstrongMain responsibilities: /strong/pulliIdentify, evaluate and prioritize emerging opportunities within the Smart Eyewear sector for next-generation platforms./liliDevelop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective technology partners./liliCoordinate and monitor the execution of the Strategic Partnership Roadmap, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and timely progress./liliTrack and ensure the successful execution of collaboration agreements with third‑party partners within the Smart Eyewear Ecosystem./liliProvide structured and periodic cross‑functional reporting on all assigned projects./liliSupport RFIs and RFQs, including preparation of documentation, supplier relationship management, evaluation, and contractual setup./li/ulp /ppstrongMain requirements:/strong/pulliStrong scientific background, capable of engaging in discussions on unfamiliar technical fields./lili5+ years of experience in technology partnerships, business development, or product management roles within high‑tech or consumer electronics sectors./liliProven experience managing strategic roadmaps and coordinating cross‑functional teams./liliStrong understanding of wearable technologies, smart devices, and emerging innovation ecosystems./liliExcellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills./liliAbility to work in fast‑paced environments and effectively prioritize multiple projects./liliExperience with Ramp;D processes, IP management, innovation methodologies, or technology scouting frameworks is a plus./liliFamiliarity with due diligence and post-acquisition processes is considered a plus./liliFluency in English; additional languages are a plus./li/ulp /ppstrongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/ppWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique./p