Sr Program Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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Own and maintain the integrated program delivery plan.

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Translate agreed commitments into milestones, deliverables, accountable owners and acceptance criteria.

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Connect milestones for new product introduction, qualification, supply readiness, and production ramp to customer schedules, including product transfers where applicable.

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Track performance against commitments and drive corrective actions with the teams responsible for execution.

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Drive timely resolution of conflicting priorities and resource constraints, escalating tradeoffs to the appropriate decision makers.

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Establish and run the operating cadence for assigned strategic customers. Lead weekly reviews focused on commitments, delivery performance, risks, recovery plans, and required decisions.

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Maintain a consolidated, fact-based view of customer program health, including backlog versus delivery, qualification readiness, critical dependencies, and revenue at risk.

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Prepare and present program updates and decision materials for executive reviews.

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Maintain a consolidated risk register. Identify risks early, assess customer impact, and establish mitigation and recovery plans with named owners and completion dates.

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Support leadership team with timely, accurate, and consistent program communication on status updates and risk.

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Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve delivery processes, reduce recurring execution gaps, and scale program management practices as customer requirements grow.

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Coach and mentor cross-functional team members to strengthen planning, risk management, and escalation discipline.

Education & Experience

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Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.

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5 to 10 years of program management or project management industry experience, with a proven track record of successful on-time program delivery.

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Understanding of optical line system and coherent modem/pluggable technologies is a strong plus for this role.

Qualifications

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Experience in technology program management, operations, or product management, including leadership of complex programs across multiple businesses, functions, or geographies.

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Experience with hardware development, qualification, and production ramps, preferably in optical line system and coherent modem/pluggable industries.

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Strong capability in integrated planning, dependency management, risk assessment and recovery execution.

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Proven ability to influence without direct authority and resolve competing priorities constructively, along with experience leading culturally and technically diverse teams across regions.

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Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives, including coaching or mentoring other team members.

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Executive presence and the ability to explain the customer impact of technical and operational issues and identify the executive decisions required.

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Sound judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure situations, with a results-oriented approach.

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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in using data and analytics to assess performance and support decisions.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role. Remote work is possible but on site is preferred.

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May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate global cross-functional team over different geographic areas.

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

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