Technical Program Manager - LIDAR

Company Description

Lumotive's revolutionary programmable optical semiconductors enhance perception, boost computing power, and ensure robust high-speed communication across various markets.

The award-winning, highly patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chip is the first commercially available software-defined photonic beamforming solid-state technology addressing critical gaps in multiple industries, from 3D sensing to AI computing.

Our LCM™ chip has already secured multiple design wins in our initial market, positioning it at the forefront of the 3D sensing evolution. By merging lidar and ToF camera technologies, it caters to a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, robotics, industrial, and automotive sectors.

Lumotive was named Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech and won two CES Innovation Awards. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, with offices in San Jose, CA, and Vancouver, Canada, Lumotive is backed by notable investors, including Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized LiDAR Program Manager to drive the successful execution of our lidar technology programs. This technical program manager role will be critical in coordinating efforts across hardware engineering, software engineering, manufacturing, and applications engineering teams. The ideal candidate will provide clear visibility into key milestones and deliverables, manage supplier and contractor pipelines, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination and Alignment
  • Work closely with hardware, software, manufacturing, and applications engineering teams to align program timelines and objectives.
  • Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are informed and aligned on program goals and milestones.
  • Provide comprehensive visibility into program status for all stakeholders through regular reporting and dashboards.
  • Organize and lead program reviews, status meetings, and cross-functional team meetings.
• Schedule and Risk Management
  • Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, including key milestones and deliverables.
  • Monitor progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting any deviations from the plan.
  • Identify potential bottlenecks and risks early in the program lifecycle.
  • Support implementation of preventive actions and contingency plans to address risks.
• Supplier and Contractor Pipeline Management
  • Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to provide forecasts, schedule upcoming tasks, and ensure timely delivery of components and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Management, preferably in the lidar, semiconductor, or related tech industry.
• Must have worked in a hardware and software development processes.
• Proven track record of successfully multiple, complex, cross-functional programs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software e.g., MS 365 tools (Project, Lists, Power Automate, etc.) and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Additional Information

Additional information

Base salary range is $130,000 to $150,000(CAD) + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Company paid Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability 
  • Short Term Disability

Lumotive is an equal opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential.