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Program Manager Analyst (Co-op Student)

As a global, multi-cultural innovative company, we are building a diverse and inclusive culture where differences are valued.  We are unified in our commitment to live our Guiding Principles:  Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win.  Our differences make us stronger, more creative, and capable of delivering better results.

The Opportunity...

16 month term (required):                 May 2025 - August 2026

Overview

Supporting Program Managers to lead an in-house team of engineers from various disciplines in the successful planning, execution and completion of technical projects. You will play a vital role in coordinating product development projects and the activities of various project stakeholders in a high-paced and global business environment.

Lumentum is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative student to join the Optical Communication Transport Engineering team in Ottawa, Ontario.

Role and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own projects and as the lead project manager for hardware and software based projects, with support from the Program Manager
• Define and document project scope, schedule, goals and deliverables in collaboration with the Program Manager and stakeholders
• Develop and create the project structure in JIRA and Confluence
• Support the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of Lumentum
• Regularly collaborate with the Program Manager to monitor and control project schedules with engineering teams and communicate project status (technical and programmatic) to stakeholders and management
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Support the development process by initiating and tracking the program’s material procurement

Required Skills

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business with an interest in Project or Program Management
• Excellent leadership skills, combining critical thinking with empathetic and diplomatic communication 
• Demonstrated ability to form collaborative and cooperative working relationships in all interactions
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and define a path to resolution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, motivated team player, self-starter and detail-oriented

Any of the following would be considered a strong asset:

• Working knowledge of Miro, Confluence, JIRA, Oracle, Agile, or Tableau
• Organized and motivated individual with attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in highly technical and multi project environment
• Structured Project Management certifications such as PMI (CAPM), PRINCE2, Scrum, Six Sigma

What sets Lumentum’s student program apart? We’re awesome because…

Our student program offers opportunities to work on real projects that have meaningful impact in an environment that supports diverse perspectives, inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging. We offer flexible working schedules, continuous learning, mentorship programs, and employee resource groups.

Lumentum awards Diversity Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) scholarships to Canadian Co-ops and Interns.  To be considered for the scholarship, you must complete a fall, winter, or summer work term with Lumentum.

You might be interested to know:

• We are a humble but passionate team who loves our work and is improving with each day;
• Our team has a long history (15 years and counting) of employing co-ops/interns and we truly value the contributions our students make to our team. In fact, several students have been hired upon graduation;
• Our building offers many perks including a small gym with showers; a cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee & tea; a prayer room; a games room; and plenty of free parking, or a conveniently located public transit stop in front of the building.
• Lumentum is home to six Employee Resource Groups that offer a safe space for employees as well as provides opportunities for allies to learn about issues impacting minority groups, including Pride@Lumentum, Asians@Lumentum, LatinX@Lumentum, NextGen@Lumentum, Women@Lumentum and Black@Lumentum.