locations
USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
2025991
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Role Summary:
The Vice President of the Corporate PMO will lead Lumentum’s enterprise-wide program and portfolio management function. This role is responsible for standardizing project management practices, implementing a strategic Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system, and enabling cross-functional alignment across Business Units. The VP will also support executive decision-making through scenario modeling and prioritization for complex, high-impact initiatives.
The role reports to the Chief Transformation Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and lead the enterprise PMO with a focus on governance, standards, and value delivery
- Implement and operationalize a PPM tool to enable portfolio visibility, resource planning, and investment prioritization
- Partner across Business Units and functions (e.g., R&D, Operations, Finance) to drive alignment on project goals and dependencies
- Lead scenario planning and analysis for critical programs, helping executives evaluate trade-offs and strategic choices
- Assist BU leaders identify bottlenecks and overallocations; help optimize resource planning.
- Monitor execution of key programs to ensure delivery on time, budget, and scope, with focus on strategic outcomes
- Build and mentor a high-performing PMO team, instilling a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven success implementing enterprise PPM tools (e.g., Planview, Clarity, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence across business and technical teams
- Experience in scenario modeling, portfolio trade-off analysis, and strategic planning
- Background in high-tech or manufacturing preferred
- PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred; MBA a plus
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking with operational execution
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
- Analytical and financial acumen
- Change management and communication skills
- Systems thinking and process optimization
Pay Range:
E100-USA-1 :$0.00 - $0.00
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.
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