Senior Product Manager

This position will play a key role in the growth and improved profitability of Coherent and specifically the Semiconductor industry focused on the Diamond platform supporting thermal wear & components product lines. Drive manufacturing functions to meet and exceed delivery requirements as well as industry drivers. Directly interface with current and potential customers to build and maintain positive relationships and increase sales for various new product programs and customer/business development activities. This management position would involve significant external (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, industry experts) and internal (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal) interactions.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and gross margin for the business
• Participate in annual budgeting and 5-year planning.  Help set revenue and profitability targets to support the 5 Year Plan
• Help with business case preparations of R&D investments and CapEx investments. Project 5 year investment roadmap on R&D investments for your products
• Ensure consistent achievement of customer, project, cost and quality results to support annual & strategic plans
• Support 5 Year Planning process with forward looking input and plans to achieve number one market share and industry profits
• Develop and manage strong business/technical relationships at customers
• Drive product engineering teams to design and develop manufacturable standard and customized products to achieve market share leadership
• Responsible for maintaining the product and ensuring cross-functional compliance to product life cycle processes
• Monitor and coordinate order fulfillment processes to meet cost, lead-time, on-time delivery, volumes, quality and margin objectives. In case of constraints or issues, escalation and drive mitigation actions with other members of the team. 
• Assist in defining and driving product strategy

Education & Experience

• BA or BS in Engineering required.  MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering strongly preferred
• The ideal candidate will have significant business experience (Product Management, Engineering, Operations Management, R&D and/or Product Marketing) in a technical environment combined with and a track record of success
• 10+ years of experience in Product Management/Engineering Leadership roles in the materials or related industry
• Knowledge of advanced materials business, with specific emphasis on semi-conductor industry.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of financial instruments: P&L, balance sheet, income statement
• In depth understanding of the value proposition in existing and new market segments
• Development of product roadmaps
• Ability to easily and successfully work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally – 25 to 40%.
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• This position is 5 days on site in our Saxonburg, PA location.

Working Conditions

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc. Comfortable being on production floor to monitor or work with team as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and travel.

Safety Requirements

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

Quality & 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:

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.