Engineering Program Manager
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates . As a global, multi-cultural innovative company, we are building a diverse and inclusive culture where differences are valued. We are unified in our commitment to live our Purpose and Values: Care, Trust, Own, Discover, and Deliver. Our differences make us stronger, more creative, and capable of delivering better results.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Program Manager to join our cross-functional team developing advanced technology and products for optical communications, industrial and consumer applications. You will be part of an inclusive and diverse team that is continuously learning and improving while they develop the next generation of industry leading products.As the Program Manager, you will be collaborating with a team of engineers from various disciplines in the successful planning and completion of technical projects. You will play a central role in coordinating product development programs and the activities of various program stakeholders in an exciting and global business environment where new technologies are being introduced rapidly and project risks and requirements are constantly reassessed and adjusted. You will participate frequently in communications with customers and product line management and report to executive management on the program status.Roles and ExpectationsLead multi-disciplinary cross-functional team as Program Manager for development and release to production of complex optical products at medium to high-volumeDevelop, monitor, and control program plans with cross functional engineering teamsOverall ownership of, and accountability for project planning and Alpha and Beta deliveries. Responsibility for alignment of technical and programmatic execution with stakeholders, executive management, and customersParticipate with project team members on conceptual design, vendor and equipment interactions, prototyping, testing, and performance characterizationIdentify gaps and recommend process improvements across project teams by questioning status quo, fostering innovative thinking, and engaging key stakeholdersRequired SkillsExceptional leadership skills, combining critical thinking with empathetic and diplomatic communication. Demonstrated ability to form collaborative and cooperative working relationships in all interactionsAt least 5 years of experience managing complex R&D programs with advanced product developmentAbility to work in ambiguous situations and define a path to resolutionStakeholder communication and management skillsKnowledge of product life cycle, business processes, and tools for project planningComfortable and effective interfacing directly with customersAny of the following would be considered a strong asset:Experience with Wafer fabrication including MEMS and CMOSFamiliarity with liquid crystal, software, photonics, optics, mechanical design, and/or electronicsExperience in conceptual design, vendor interaction, testing, and performance characterizationStructured Program management certifications such as PMI (PMP, PgMP), Scrum, Six Sigma, PRINCE2Background in R&D and/or manufacturing of complex systemsKnowledge of Contract Manufacturer (CM) assembly/equipment capabilities and business processesExperience working with geographically distributed teams and business partnersWorking knowledge of Miro, Confluence, JIRA, Oracle, and/or AgileAdvanced degree in optical, electrical, physics, computer science or related technical fieldsFamiliarity with six-sigma techniques, , design for manufacturability/reliability (DFx), SPC and ISO9001/TL9000 requirements