Director, Product Management

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Santa Clara, CA, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads product line strategy and technology roadmap development for advanced optical components. Collaborates with engineering, sales, PLM, general management, and customers to define products, expand markets, and address new applications. Manages cross-functional global teams, mentors product managers, resolves strategic issues, and drives milestones, cost targets, and product requirements. Requires strong optical communications and micro-optics expertise, leadership, decision-making, and willingness to travel internationally.
Summary Generated by Built In

This Product Line Manager position is to focus on the technology and product roadmap development for Advanced Components Business Unit (ACBU).  The candidate is expected to work with other functional teams, including Development and Product Engineering, Sales, PLM team members, to engage with customers to support their product requirements on a broad range of platforms within Optical Components Business Group.

The main role should be to manage and develop a differentiated component product line for ACBU; Work with the GM and Group level Sales team to expand current markets and define necessary technologies and product roadmap to address new applications/markets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels

  • Team leadership experience and able to mentor and develop junior level PLM.

  • Understanding in Optical communication market segment and the key technical attributes in optics
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues and able to make sound logical decisions.
  • Ability to prepare and present concise plans, reports and other project documents. 

  • Exhibits effective listening, influencing, and negotiating skills.

  • Understand multi-national cultures, able to lead and coordinate different functional teams in different global sites.

  • Must be a task-oriented master to lead the project team as the focal point to achieve critical milestones, cost targets and product requirements.

  • This position may require regular international travel.


Education & Experience

  • MSc in Engineering related discipline required; PhD or MBA preferred  

  • 5+years of experience in Product Marketing or Product Development related position

  • Candidates should have relevant technical experience in micro-optics technology.


Skills

  • Team leader but also can be an Individual Contributor, Adaptability, Customer Focus, Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Continuous Improvement, Professional and Technical Knowledge and Skills, Reliable and Dependable, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Positive Relationships and Conflict Management, Work Standards/ Quality/ Details, Leadership 

 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

 

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work


 

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].


About UsCoherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Skills Required

  • MSc in an engineering-related discipline
  • At least 5 years of experience in product marketing or product development
  • Relevant technical experience in micro-optics technology
  • PhD in an engineering-related discipline
  • MBA

Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.

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The Company
HQ: Saxonburg, PA
3,569 Employees

What We Do

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

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