Engineering Program Lead

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!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Regions Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year .

Position Title : Engineering Program Lead

Employment Type : Full-time existing vacancy

Location : Ottawa ON onsite

Welcome to Lumentum! Were all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Heres what were up to :

Cloud & Networking

• Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers AI / ML enterprise systems and communication services. Think streaming gaming and next-gen techwe make it happen.

Industrial Tech

At Lumentum were committed to collaboration inclusivity and empowering our team to shine. Together were shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.

Why Youll Love This Role

The scaling opportunity in optical circuit switching is huge. As AI / ML compute clusters demand massive intradata center interconnect bandwidth with low power and low latency OCS is becoming a foundational building block. To capture this opportunity Lumentum is creating a new Switching Business Unit.

As the Engineering Program Lead you will be the heartbeat of our new Switching Business Unit. This is not a role where you will be siloed or lost in bureaucracy. You will be managing the development and release of complex products in an environment that creates a unique space for your growth.

This is your opportunity to orchestrate the future of AI infrastructure in a culture that champions diversity through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and a commitment to inclusion .

What Youll Be Doing

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team through the full lifecycle of our cutting-edge optical products . You will move beyond simple task tracking to become a strategic partner in our engineering success.

Orchestrate Innovation : Collaborate with engineers from diverse disciplines (software optics electronics) to plan and complete technical projects that are changing the industry .

Bridge the Gaps : Serve as the central communication hub aligning technical execution with stakeholders executive management and customers .

Navigate the New : Thrive in ambiguous situations where new technologies are introduced rapidly; you will define the path to resolution when risks arise .

Influence Process : Identify gaps and recommend improvements by questioning the status quo and fostering innovative thinking across your teams .

Customer Connection : Participate frequently in communications with customers and product line management providing visibility on program status .

What Were Looking For

We are looking for potential and ability not just a checklist. If you have the core skills and the drive to learn we encourage you to apply.

The Experience : Approximately 5 years of experience in R&D product development or program management . We are looking for quality of impact over quantity of years.

The Toolkit : Knowledge of product life cycles and project planning tools (e.g. JIRA Confluence Agile methodologies) .

The Soft Skills : Exceptional leadership capabilities rooted in empathy. You know how to form collaborative relationships and navigate complex dynamics with diplomacy .

The Education : A degree in engineering physics computer science or a related technical field .

Bonus Points (Not Required)

Familiarity with photonics optics or mechanical design .

Experience working with geographically distributed teams .

PMP Scrum or similar certifications .

Ready to Shape the Future Join a team where you can learn lead and deliver the next generation of industry-leading products . Apply today to help us build the future of light.

Perks Youll Love

Pay Range : $110625 - 149675 (flexible)

Join a Team Thats Shaping the Future

At Lumentum were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation. Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principlesInnovate Engage Deliver Excel and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger sparks creativity and drives our success.

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Join usyour future starts here!

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1