Product Line Manager - Optical Circuit Switching
Top Benefits
About the role
locations
Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
20251507
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.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.
Position Title:
Product Line Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time
Location:
Ottawa, Onsite
About Lumentum
Welcome to Lumentum! We’re 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. Here’s what we’re 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 tech—we make it happen.
Industrial Tech
- Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We’re enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing.
At Lumentum, we’re committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we’re shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Lumentum is building an exciting new business around Optical Circuit Switching and you have the opportunity to play a key role as a member of the Product Line Management team. Work with a highly motivated organization focused on leading the market and scaling our business in a key high growth area. This is a senior role where you can have a very direct impact on Lumentum’s future success.
What You’ll Be Doing
The PLM role is extremely broad, with overall accountability for management of the product portfolio from business justification to end of life. This is a leadership role and involves working closely with partners across the organization to achieve business goals. Key responsibilities include:
- Actively managing P&L drivers including revenue, product and overhead costs, inventory, margin and capacity investment
- Partnering with Operations and Finance to drive business execution.
- Working closely with customers to understand their needs and how we can best address them.
- Market analysis to assess TAM/SAM/SOM, identify future product opportunities and understand the competition
- Providing product definition to R&D to ensure the development of the right products on time at a cost that ensures profitability
- Driving increased market share through targeted and prioritized design win activity working closely with Sales and R&D and teams.
- Responsible for developing pricing strategy and direct pricing for current product(s) in line with business unit profitability targets including setting pricing guidelines/price lists for sales and driving commercial strategies and customer price negotiations
- Ownership of the product forecast and volume / capacity requirements.
- Driving cost reduction plans to meet product(s) gross-margin targets,
- Ownership of the broader technology and product roadmap definition in line with the company strategy and technology investments. Communication and alignment on product strategy with customers.
- Working closely with Marketing to champion products within the market and developing product launch strategies for new products
What We’re Looking For
Education:
Degree in technical field such as engineering, physics, optics or semiconductors or business degree with relevant technical experience.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years relevant working experience in a PLM, senior engineering or business operations role.
- Understanding of the market and competitive environment for OCS
- Understanding of hyperscale datacenter networking and/or AI cluster networking would be a big plus.
- Solid understanding of basic optical communication system concepts is a plus.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work with customers and develop strong relationships
- Ability to partner cross functionality and lead teams effectively
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience working in multi-site and multi-culture environments a plus
Perks You’ll Love
- Flexible time off
- Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
- A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
- Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
- Employee stock options and incentive plans
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture
Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future
At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.
Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We’re 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.
Please contact us at
talentacquisition@lumentum.com
to request accommodation.
Join us—your future starts here!
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide.
Product Line Manager - Optical Circuit Switching
Top Benefits
About the role
locations
Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
20251507
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.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.
Position Title:
Product Line Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time
Location:
Ottawa, Onsite
About Lumentum
Welcome to Lumentum! We’re 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. Here’s what we’re 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 tech—we make it happen.
Industrial Tech
- Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We’re enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing.
At Lumentum, we’re committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we’re shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Lumentum is building an exciting new business around Optical Circuit Switching and you have the opportunity to play a key role as a member of the Product Line Management team. Work with a highly motivated organization focused on leading the market and scaling our business in a key high growth area. This is a senior role where you can have a very direct impact on Lumentum’s future success.
What You’ll Be Doing
The PLM role is extremely broad, with overall accountability for management of the product portfolio from business justification to end of life. This is a leadership role and involves working closely with partners across the organization to achieve business goals. Key responsibilities include:
- Actively managing P&L drivers including revenue, product and overhead costs, inventory, margin and capacity investment
- Partnering with Operations and Finance to drive business execution.
- Working closely with customers to understand their needs and how we can best address them.
- Market analysis to assess TAM/SAM/SOM, identify future product opportunities and understand the competition
- Providing product definition to R&D to ensure the development of the right products on time at a cost that ensures profitability
- Driving increased market share through targeted and prioritized design win activity working closely with Sales and R&D and teams.
- Responsible for developing pricing strategy and direct pricing for current product(s) in line with business unit profitability targets including setting pricing guidelines/price lists for sales and driving commercial strategies and customer price negotiations
- Ownership of the product forecast and volume / capacity requirements.
- Driving cost reduction plans to meet product(s) gross-margin targets,
- Ownership of the broader technology and product roadmap definition in line with the company strategy and technology investments. Communication and alignment on product strategy with customers.
- Working closely with Marketing to champion products within the market and developing product launch strategies for new products
What We’re Looking For
Education:
Degree in technical field such as engineering, physics, optics or semiconductors or business degree with relevant technical experience.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years relevant working experience in a PLM, senior engineering or business operations role.
- Understanding of the market and competitive environment for OCS
- Understanding of hyperscale datacenter networking and/or AI cluster networking would be a big plus.
- Solid understanding of basic optical communication system concepts is a plus.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work with customers and develop strong relationships
- Ability to partner cross functionality and lead teams effectively
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience working in multi-site and multi-culture environments a plus
Perks You’ll Love
- Flexible time off
- Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
- A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
- Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
- Employee stock options and incentive plans
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture
Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future
At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.
Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We’re 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.
Please contact us at
talentacquisition@lumentum.com
to request accommodation.
Join us—your future starts here!
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide.