Sr. Director, Product Line Management

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers R&D to understand customers needs
• Manage communication with customers before during and after the design-in process.
• Develop roadmap for the OCS product line. Set the guidelines and spec for the products
• Accompany the development process
• Coordinate allocations of new products during development phase
• Set and manage pricing for the OCS
• Identify and pursue business opportunities (including new products new applications new customers etc.)
• Respond to customers RFQs and provide technical and marketing data to support the sales process
• Maintain OCS forecasts and communicate them to stakeholders within Coherent
• Produce technical documents (specs user guides etc.) and marketing documents (product brochures product briefs white papers etc.)
• Responsible for technical editing of product data sheets specifications and other collateral.
• Define detailed customer requirements for new products.
• Communicate roadmaps product portfolio selling features competitive advantages market applications etc. to world-wide sales force.
• Identify and quantify market opportunities for new products within the OCS product line.
• Own and drive P&L (profit and loss) for the OCS product line and report P&L metrics to management.
• Monitor market share metrics to assess market performance in individual segments.
• Drive cost reductions and manage product change notification to customers.
• Drive customizations and specification review process to win designs at new customers.

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

Skills

• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• In depth understanding of the value proposition in existing and new market segments
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• 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
• A high standard of ethics professionalism leadership and competency

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site in Sunnyvale CA
• Will require frequent off-site meetings or travel
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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.