Lumentum · 6 hours ago
Director, Product Line Management, Module BU
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expLumentum is a company committed to passion and customer focus, seeking a Director of Product Line Management for the Module Business Unit. This role will lead the strategic function focused on driving market success for Lumentum’s Cloud Module business, overseeing product development, market research, and pricing strategies.
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Responsibilities
Management of product portfolio through all stages of product lifecycle (PLC) from business justification to end of life
Ensuring the development of the right products on time at a cost that ensures profitability
Responsible for product and/or portfolio P&L drivers including revenue, costs, margin and capacity investment
Driving increased market share through targeted and prioritized design win activity working closely with sales and applications engineering team
Provides product definition required to meet customer and market requirements
Product Specifications
Product cost requirements and evolution
Market entry timing and opportunity
Overall product business case
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 design-related cost reduction plans in order to meet product(s) gross-margin targets
Ownership of the broader technology and roadmap definition in line with the company strategy and technology investments. Communication and alignment on product strategy with customers
Product launch strategy/Go-To-Market
Educates salesforce on the product and its opportunity
Establishes target/priority customers
Provides sales force with sales ware (i.e. training, features/benefits – product positioning, pricing, presentation materials, marketing communication strategy/execution (press releases, demos, etc)
Competitive product analysis and understanding to enable focused differentiation of Lumentum’s product and long-term product direction
Qualification
Required
Degree in optics, electronics, electrical engineering, semiconductors or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited college or university
7-10 years or more relevant working experience in a related position. At least one year working in a similar role and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive travel spending approximately 30% of time with sales & customers
Keen business and market knowledge/sense
Understands market and competitive environment for the products
Expert understanding of optical communication systems, optical networking and/or of optical components/devices and their design. This position requires the ability to apply knowledge from other products, processes and applications to the problem in hand
Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to work with customers and develop strong relationships
Preferred
Advanced technical degree and/or commercial degree (i.e. MBA) desired
Experience working in multi-site and multi-culture environments a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.67B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2023-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $525M
2022-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Wajid Ali
Executive Vice President and CFO
Misha Rozenberg
Executive Vice President of Operations and Quality
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