Global Technical Program Director

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 164650 - 235200

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!
Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!

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
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Materials Science or related field (Masters 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:

P90-USA-1 :$164650.00 - $235200.00

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.

Required Experience:

Director

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