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Corporate Development Lead

Lumentum


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
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!

Position Overview

Lumentum is seeking a strategic analytically rigorous execution-oriented and highly collaborative leader to join its Corporate Development team. This individual will work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leadership to identify evaluate and execute strategic initiatives that support Lumentums long-term strategy growth and value creation.

The role will span the full corporate development lifecycle including strategic analysis market and company evaluation financial modeling transaction structuring due diligence negotiations internal alignment and post-transaction integration execution. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing strategy with the CEO and Board analyzing a complex transaction model engaging with investment bankers and legal counsel and working with internal teams to translate strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

Overall:

Partner closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and executive leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives on behalf of Lumentum.

Financial/transaction analysis:

Identify and analyze potential M&A divestiture investment joint venture and strategic partnership opportunities.

Develop accurate and comprehensive financial analyses including valuation accretion/dilution return analysis scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for a broad range of potential transactions - with limited supervision.

Apply a strong understanding of accounting principles capital structure and the potential implications of strategic transactions for investors and Lumentums valuation.

Help prepare clear concise and compelling presentations for the CEO Board of Directors and executive leadership team that translate complex transactions financial analyses and strategic considerations into easily understood steps and recommendations.

Execution:

Lead or support transaction processes from initial opportunity assessment through due diligence valuation negotiations and integration.

Work closely with internal and external legal counsel to negotiate term sheets letters of intent purchase agreements and other definitive documents.

Develop detailed internal and cross-company synergy plans including clear execution requirements.

Partner with investment banks and internal stakeholders to evaluate and manage inbound opportunities and maintain an effective pipeline of potential transactions.

Support post-integration activities and help project manage complex integration efforts as required

Internal Activities:

Build trusted relationships across Lumentum including with the Business Units Supply Chain CTO Office Finance Legal Sales Operations and Executive Leadership Team.

Develop a deep understanding of Lumentums businesses products technologies customers competitive environment opportunities and risks.

Combine high-level strategic thinking with a willingness to engage deeply in the technical and operational details that drive Lumentums success.

Use detailed knowledge of Lumentums business and the broader optical communications and semiconductor industries to develop well-informed perspectives on potential corporate development opportunities and build internal consensus.

Additional Traits:

Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment maintaining strong organization attention to detail and follow-through on action items.

Take initiative and be a self-starter

Qualifications

At least five years of experience in corporate development investment banking or a related field; greater experience may be expected for candidates being considered at the Vice President level.

Prior corporate development experience at a public company preferred.

Experience in the optical communications photonics semiconductor electronics or broader technology industries strongly preferred.

Hands-on experience leading deals from start to finish

Creativity Ability to creatively solve complex financial and business problems and develop practical solutions.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations while developing actionable recommendations based on incomplete or uncertain information.

Strong financial modeling skills and a deep understanding of valuation accounting accretion/dilution analysis and transaction structures.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex financial and strategic issues clearly to senior executives and Board members.

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment work independently and manage sensitive and confidential information.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business engineering or a related field required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Pay Range:

E100-USA-1 :$0.00 - $0.00

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:

Senior IC


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Lumentum is a global leader in optical and photonic products, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity, precision sensing, and advanced manufacturing.

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