Project ManagerParalegal, Legal and Global Affairs

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a project dashboard manage and report out on projects status to keep the projects on target for completion.
• Take ownership make decisions and move projects forward sometimes with limited direction.
• Manage team budget tracking spend and provide report out for prior month spend as well as forecast for the next month.
• Assist with meeting preparation including:
  • Preparing and distributing materials
  • Drafting power points agendas capturing meeting minutes and tracking action items
• Assist in onboarding on new department team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned depending on team and business priorities.

Education & Experience

• BA or BS degree preferred
• Minimum 13 years of relevant experience ideally in a corporate legal environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Visio)
  • Familiarity with legal operations processes and technology
  • Proficiency with expense reporting and travel management tools (Concur and Navan Business Travel preferred)
• Prior experience in the AI semiconductor and/or manufacturing industry a plus

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail particularly in written communication
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Comfort with legal tech and basic understanding of AI tools to streamline tasks
• Strong problem-solving mindset; thrives on overcoming obstacles
• Effective multitasking and project management in fast-paced environments
• Tech-savvy and eager to leverage automation and efficiency tools
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global multicultural team
• Highly adaptable and flexible to work extended hours when required
• Self-motivated proactive organized and resourceful

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with an expectation of 3 days/week in the office or.
• Office-based with occasional remote work flexibility.

Physical Requirements

• Domestic and International Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to sit for an prolonged periods.

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.