Director, Product Management

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.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.

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