Senior Director, System Delivery Coordination
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Job Summary
2. Core Responsibilities
A. Program Execution & Delivery
- Drive end-to-end execution of designated system programs from charter through engineering validation pilot builds and release.
- Maintain customer deliverable schedules dependencies risk registers and mitigation planning.
- Ensure adherence to disciplined program management processes including phase reviews and documentation control.
- Coordinate system integration activities across hardware firmware/software test mechanical and system resources.
B. Cross-Functional Coordination (SDCT Leadership)
- Serve as the operational leader of the System Delivery Coordination Team (SDCT)
- Drive end-to-end execution of designated system programs from charter through engineering validation pilot builds and release.
- Facilitate alignment across R&D Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Finance and other partner functions.
- Ensure each function understands deliverables ownership boundaries and SDCT-defined timelines.
- Identify gaps escalate blockers and drive resolution of issues that threaten schedule or delivery.
C. Operational Management & Process Improvement
- Strengthen internal processes for NPI engineering builds manufacturability reviews (DFx) and reliability validation.
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to prepare system build lines automation test equipment and capacity planning.
- Partner with Supply Chain to ensure component readiness sourcing progress BOM stability and configuration management.
- Support Quality and Reliability teams by coordinating structured issue triage root cause analysis and closure tracking.
D. Internal Stakeholder Interface
- Support Product Management with internal program information release planning and configuration statuses.
- Provide Sales/FAE teams with internal visibility into program stages and system readiness (internal communication only).
- Coordinate with Finance on budget tracking headcount needs and program cost visibility.
- Ensure cross-functional documentation creation and updates (e.g. engineering specs release packages test results).
E. Reporting & Communication
- Lead SDCT weekly coordination meetings and monthly program reviews.
- Produce clear reporting for leadership including schedules KPIs risks and action status.
- Maintain robust documentation: decisions technical updates functional commitments and issue logs.
3. Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Optics Power Electronics Telecommunications or related field.
Experience
- 15 years in optical modules optical devices subsystems or system engineering programs.
- 5 years of cross-functional program leadership in an engineering or manufacturing organization.
- Experience in system-level integration (optical electrical software mechanical).
- Strong background in structured development processes (IPD phase-gate PDT or equivalent).
- Familiarity with reliability engineering supplier qualification test strategy and manufacturability.
Leadership & Functional Skills
- Ability to manage complex multi-functional technical programs with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
- Competence in risk identification mitigation planning and issue resolution.
- Comfortable working within matrixed engineering and operations teams.
- Capable of building and maintaining process discipline across functions.
4. Key Competencies
- Program & Project Management
- System Integration Coordination
- DFx & Manufacturing Readiness
- Reliability & Test Coordination
- Supply Chain & Component Readiness Planning
- Change Control / Configuration Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Issue Tracking & Root Cause Facilitation
- Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency
5. Success Metrics (KPIs)
- On-time milestone and deliverable completion
- Engineering build quality and readiness
- Cross-functional readiness (R&D MFG SC Quality)
- Reliability test execution & closure of action items
- Manufacturing and supply chain readiness for system builds
- Issue closure rate and root cause completeness
- Accuracy of schedules and resource forecasts
- Reduction in late-cycle changes and rework
6. Organizational Interfaces
The SDCT Director collaborates closely with:
- R&D: HW FW/SW Test Mechanical Architecture
- Manufacturing: System assembly test engineering planning
- Supply Chain: Sourcing procurement buyers supplier qualification
- Quality & Reliability
- Product Management
- Sales/FAE (internal coordination only)
- Finance & Operations
The role ensures all teams remain aligned to the SDCT plan and contribute to successful system product delivery.
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your positionat 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
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Freight Experience
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Supply Chain Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
- 3PL
About Company
Coherent 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 ... View more
