Vp of Research and Development Subsystems

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Lumentum Operations LLC Full time

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_.

The Vice President, R&D will lead all product research and development efforts for optical transport modules and subsystems within the platform. They will have responsibility for directing the optical research, optical hardware design, mechanical design, electrical design, process development, and software development for a portfolio of optical modules and subsystems.

The VP of R&D will be responsible for leading a team of engineers who will develop high quality innovative products while meeting committed project timelines. A key focus of the role is to provide strong technical product leadership coupled with equally effective project management skills.
- Manage all product development programs and projects according to the Lumentum Product Development Process, including a rigorous review process, in order to ensure attainment of key milestones and adherence to product specifications, timelines and budgets.
- Lead the engineering teams to promote a high-performance, results-driven environment with a strict adherence to project management requirements with a strong culture of ownership and accountability.
- Support Product Line Management in developing a strong product pipeline and a portfolio of products that are differentiated and provide competitive advantage for the company.
- Partner with the CTO team to formulate and implement a long-term strategy with respect to new and emerging technologies that advance company objectives.
- Attract, develop and retain top talent for the R&D function, while motivating staff to continually improve their performance.
- Support the identification, monitoring and, in conjunction with business development, the licensing/acquisition of new technologies that can be incorporated into the company's current and future products.
- Work with Quality and Regulatory Assurance to ensure products are developed and validated in a manner that complies with global standards and meet customer quality requirements.
- Directly responsible for establishing and managing the R&D operating budget.
- Ensure that the research and development organization provides technical assistance to other departments.
- Partner with our operations team to ensure new optical subassembly designs are released into production in our internal factories or at our contract manufacturers meeting the quality, yield, cost, and cycle time objectives for the business.

Position Requirements:
The VP of R&D will possess strong technical knowledge and vision and have a demonstrated history of leading engineering teams in the development of communications products, bringing these products to market on time and within budget.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical/Optical or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive research and product development leadership roles within global companies that develop, manufacture and sell optical
- Experience in setting and scaling the research and development function, with the proven ability to attract, inspire, motivate and retain top tier talent.
- Proven ability to establish, articulate and implement a concrete product development strategy that clearly aligns with corporate and commercial goals.
- Experience with distributed teams and business partners.

LEADERHIP COMPETENCIES:

- Strategic Thinking - ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future trends, and develop innovative plans to achieve long-term goals effectively.
- Inspiring Leadership and Global Experience - ability to leverage global and cross-cultural insights and communication to motivate diverse teams towards shared goals.
- Business and Financial Acumen -ability to comprehend and effectively navigate the financial aspects of an organization, making informed decisions to drive its success.
- Customer Intimacy - capability to deeply understand individual customer (internal or external) needs, preferences, and behaviors, fostering strong relationships and tailored solutions.
- Customer focus - Promote customer focus culture and lead the design win opportunities with speedy execution.
- Advanced Communication - ability to convey complex ideas clearly, adapt messages to diverse audiences, and facilitate meaningful dialogue among internal / external stakeholders.

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