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Sr Director, PLM OCS

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Lumentum

Sep 18, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Ottawa
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AI generated summary

  • You must define OCS needs, manage P&L, create a product roadmap, assess market strategies, engage customers, and drive cross-department collaboration for new products.
  • You will define OCS requirements, drive P&L performance, plan product roadmaps, assess market strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate with teams to develop and promote innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • - Define OCS requirements for optical, chassis-level and software for key applications.
  • - Exhibit ownership of Profit and Loss performance of the product line, including building customer accounts and new business opportunities, and driving the engineering team to deliver against program objectives and determine the strategy for capturing dominant market share in this space.
  • - Plan innovative product roadmap that addresses the dynamic needs of the key growth markets while maximizing value for customers and ROI for the portfolio.
  • - Assess the market ecosystem including competitor positions, product strategies, segmentation, go-to-market strategy, and current/future product direction. Clearly identify Lumentum product differentiation in this ecosystem.
  • - Identify product-market-fit, including product performance, commercial and pricing aspects, for current and future OCS products.
  • - Customer visits to gain deeper insights into their needs and develop tailored solutions.
  • - Define and drive market communication strategy for Lumentum OCS products including whitepapers, industry forum participation and press releases.
  • - Screen potential business opportunities by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities.
  • - Provide market intelligence on investment and industry trends to enable a more focused marketing effort and shape product strategy.
  • - Collaborate with other departments and define the product specifications, required resources, and outside vendor relationships in the development of new products.
  • - Evangelize within Lumentum for our OCSs and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Define OCS requirements for optical, chassis-level and software for key applications.
  • Exhibit ownership of Profit and Loss performance of the product line, including building customer accounts and new business opportunities, and driving the engineering team to deliver against program objectives and determine the strategy for capturing dominant market share in this space.
  • Plan innovative product roadmap that addresses the dynamic needs of the key growth markets while maximizing value for customers and ROI for the portfolio.
  • Assess the market ecosystem including competitor positions, product strategies, segmentation, go-to-market strategy, and current/future product direction. Clearly identify Lumentum product differentiation in this ecosystem.
  • Identify product-market-fit, including product performance, commercial and pricing aspects, for current and future OCS products.
  • Customer visits to gain deeper insights into their needs and develop tailored solutions.
  • Define and drive market communication strategy for Lumentum OCS products including whitepapers, industry forum participation and press releases.
  • Screen potential business opportunities by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities.
  • Provide market intelligence on investment and industry trends to enable a more focused marketing effort and shape product strategy.
  • Collaborate with other departments and define the product specifications, required resources, and outside vendor relationships in the development of new products.
  • Evangelize within Lumentum for our OCSs and market opportunities.

FAQs

What is the location for this position?

The position is located in Ottawa, Canada.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

For more information, you can contact Bill Leathem.

What is the job requisition ID for this role?

The job requisition ID is 2024964.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Director, Product Line Manager, Optical Circuit Switches?

The primary responsibilities include defining OCS requirements, managing Profit and Loss performance, planning a product roadmap, assessing market ecosystems, and collaborating with other departments on product specifications.

What type of experience is required for this position?

A proven track record in strategic market positioning, business model innovation, and the ability to quickly learn about emerging technologies in the Cloud and AI/ML market is required.

Will I be required to travel for customer visits?

Yes, customer visits are part of the responsibilities to gain insights into their needs and develop tailored solutions.

What industries does this role focus on?

This role focuses primarily on the Cloud and AI/ML markets and high volume intra-datacenter applications.

How does this position contribute to market strategy?

The position involves defining and driving market communication strategies, assessing competitor positions, and providing market intelligence to shape product strategy.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in this role?

Yes, collaboration with various departments such as Engineering, R&D, Operations, and Sales is crucial for the success of this role.

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Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.