Senior Program Manager – NPI
About Lumilens

At Lumilens, we are building critical photonics infrastructure powering tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a recent era of computing—faster, cooler, and massively more productive. Join our team-oriented team to shape the future of high-speed optical connectivity.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI). The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the NPI domain, preferably within the switching and networking industry. This leader will demonstrate proven expertise managing programs from early prototyping through pilot manufacturing, with solid exposure to hardware development fundamentals and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities
Lead complex NPI programs from concept through prototyping and into pilot manufacturing
Manage program end-to-end, wall-to-wall, ensuring all phases from initiation to closure are delivered successfully




Work extensively with cross-functional teams spread across geographies to ensure alignment and timely delivery
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure milestones are achieved on schedule
Drive planning and execution of early hardware prototyping and transition to scalable manufacturing
Manage program risk, develop mitigation plans, and communicate status to stakeholders
Ensure robust design transfer processes and readiness for manufacturing
Maintain detailed documentation and program tracking tools
Champion continuous improvement in program management practices

Required Qualifications
More than 15 years of program management experience in the NPI space, preferably in switching and networking domains
Demonstrated proficiency in managing programs end-to-end, wall-to-wall, across all project phases
Proven experience working with teams distributed across differ

📌 Senior Program Manager Bengaluru
🏢 Lumilens
📍 Bengaluru