Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
• Drive end-to-end execution of optical module NPI programs from concept through mass production.
• Define program roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Manage risk, budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Technical Program Management
• Translate product requirements into technical execution plans.
• Partner with R&D teams on architecture, design, qualification, and manufacturability of optical modules.
• Oversee system integration, reliability testing, and compliance with telecom/datacom standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Align engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams to achieve program goals.
• Serve as the primary program escalation point for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Ensure effective communication of status, risks, and trade-offs to executive leadership.
• Customer & Market Engagement
• Interface with customers to capture requirements, align roadmaps, and manage deliverables.
• Monitor market trends in optical interconnect technologies to influence product strategy.
• Process & Execution Excellence
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Ensure programs meet performance, cost, and schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in optical communications, photonics, or semiconductor industries.
• 7+ years of technical program management or product management experience, with at least 3 years at a senior or director level.
• Technical Expertise
• Deep understanding of optical interconnect technology and module development.
• Familiarity with photonic integration, module design, and high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience driving NPI programs for optical components or modules.
• Leadership & Skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification a plus.

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.