Senior Project Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for thermal management programs, including deliverables, milestones, owners, dependencies, and due dates.
• Track and manage all project deliverables across multiple active programs to ensure timely execution and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to support execution of project objectives and commitments.
• Lead recurring project meetings and maintain action item lists, meeting notes, decision logs, and project trackers.
• Follow up with project owners to confirm progress, resolve open items, and drive closure of overdue tasks.
• Monitor project schedules and identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and resource conflicts, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate and current project status across all assigned programs, including development, testing, qualification, customer deliverables, and internal milestones.
• Prepare and communicate clear project status updates to leadership and team members, including key issues, risks, and required decisions.
• Coordinate internal reviews, milestone check-ins, sample and prototype timing, test activity timing, and customer commitment tracking as required.
• Support alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, commercial, and leadership teams to keep projects moving according to plan.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and resource planning for assigned projects.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, organized, and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Support execution discipline across programs so teams remain focused on commitments, timelines, and deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, materials, science, operations, or related field required
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, program coordination, operations support, or technical project support with some exposure to materials and/or process development a plus
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment preferred
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Project management portfolio examples preferred

Skills

Working Conditions

• Office, manufacturing floor, and testing lab environment
• Potential for working at a computer for >80% of the day
• Occasional travel may be required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate around various environments, such as offices, manufacturing facilities, and customer sites
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, often at a desk or workstation while using a computer
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as typing, using a mouse, and navigating software applications
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials, up to 50 pounds
• Strong eyesight to read technical drawings, specifications, and reports, as well as to inspect designs and equipment
• Ability to hear and understand discussions in meetings and when collaborating with team members or stakeholders
• Capability to perform detailed work, such as drawing or adjusting small components within mechanical systems
• Ability to focus on complex tasks for extended periods, particularly when analyzing data or developing designs
• Strong cognitive skills to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions on the spot

Safety Requirements

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

PPE may be required when entering specific manufacturing areas for collaborative efforts.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Individual is responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and other standards 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.

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!
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