Operations Program Manager

Lumentum Operations LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Program Manager to lead complex global programs that drive strategic initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration across functions, requiring strong leadership and communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will navigate challenges effectively and ensure alignment with organizational goals. With a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact significant projects within a vibrant, innovative environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and growth!

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Annual Bonus

Equity Options

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant work experience in program management.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact, cross-functional programs from initiation through execution.
• Identify and manage program risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

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Operations Program Manager

Apply locations USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder) Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 2025794

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!

About the Job

As a Program Manager within the Operations function, this person will lead complex, global programs that drive strategic initiatives across the organization. Program scope may include Operations system Improvement, merger and acquisition, product transfers, process and quality metric improvements

This highly collaborative role requires strong cross-functional alignment to successfully design, scale, and execute programs.

The ideal candidate will quickly establish credibility, gain a deep understanding of internal processes, proactively engage subject matter experts, and evaluate options to overcome challenges and deliver program objectives.

Strong communication skills are essential, particularly in engaging senior leadership to drive decision-making, align priorities, and remove ambiguity.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact, cross-functional programsfrom initiation through execution, including complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving schedule, scope, and budget management. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and Hoshin goals such as scrap reduction, delivery performance, and digital transformation.

• Drive results without formal authorityby fostering a collaborative, high-trust team environment. Demonstrate strong people management skills by influencing diverse stakeholders, resolving conflicts constructively, and leading through change.

• Identify and manage program risksby conducting thorough risk assessments, raising prioritization and tradeoff decisions early, and proposing mitigation strategies or alternative solutions in line with defined risk management process.

• Apply deep project management expertiseto define workstreams, establish clear milestones, and ensure all project activities are appropriately assigned and tracked to ensure successful delivery.

• Engage and influence at all levels of the organization, including cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership, through clear, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communication.

• Balance strategic vision with operational execution—making real-time decisions, evaluating tradeoffs, and identifying innovative opportunities that enhance program outcomes.

• Facilitate project planning and coordinationto drive accountability and ensure project teams deliver high-quality results on time and within scope.

• Partner with executive leadershipto understand business needs, assess current-state operations, and develop actionable plans for process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Support technology-driven initiativesby gathering business requirements and ensuring alignment with IT development efforts, including a solid understanding of user acceptance testing (UAT) processes.

• Work Environment: This position is 100% onsite.

• Travel: Up to 10%; minimal travel for key meetings or events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors and 12+ years of relevant work experience or Masters and 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience as a strong leader who has proven ability to guide cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management
• Demonstrated leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience with proven ability to establish clear commitment and responsibility in holding teams accountable

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, and advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)

• Proven ability to lead complex projects under time pressure

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Self-motivated, service-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively

• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Pay Range:

P70-USA-1 :$124,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.

About Us

It’s an exciting time to join Lumentum! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial 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. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com .

We believe Lumentum is a great place to work and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on the country, drug screens may be required prior to the start date.

As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.