Director of Program Management, Global Supply Chain Execution

The Director of Program Management Global Supply Chain Execution will drive cross-functional execution of critical actions and milestones resulting from the global S&OP process for Transceiver Operations with strong engagement across Asia-based manufacturing.
This role does not own the S&OP process itself. Instead it ensures that decisions made through S&OP are translated into structured execution plans with clear owners timelines risk visibility and executive-ready reporting. Reporting to the VP Supply Chain Demand Planning this highly visible individual contributor role requires exceptional program management discipline cross-functional influence and the ability to drive accountability without direct authority.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Execution Governance of S&OP Outputs
• Translate S&OP decisions into structured execution roadmaps with defined milestones owners and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between demand commitments supply constraints and operational recovery plans.
• Monitor progress against agreed actions and proactively escalate risks or slippage.
• Program Management & Milestone Control
• Develop and maintain integrated milestone trackers tied to revenue capacity customer ramps and supply recovery initiatives.
• Drive disciplined action tracking across Demand Planning Supply Planning Manufacturing (Asia) Procurement and Finance.
• Ensure critical dependencies across regions and functions are visible and managed.
• Establish clear governance mechanisms for follow-up and issue resolution.
• Risk Identification & Escalation
• Identify execution risks early (capacity gaps material shortages schedule misalignment).
• Quantify impact and support mitigation planning.
• Surface key trade-offs and required decisions in advance of executive reviews.
• Executive Reporting & Communication
• Prepare concise executive-ready summaries highlighting:
• Status vs. plan
• Key risks & mitigation actions
• Revenue or capacity impacts
• Required leadership decisions
• Drive clarity and alignment in global cross-functional forums.
• Ensure consistent messaging between Asia operations and global leadership.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration
• Serve as the central coordination point for high-priority supply chain initiatives.
• Align timelines across geographically dispersed teams.
• Drive resolution of cross-functional conflicts impacting execution milestones.
• Support major customer ramps supply transitions and constrained allocation scenarios.
• Play the role of SMEs to site planning leads while they execute the process and leverage inputs from such interactions to drive process improvement through continuous improvement lean and sustainability initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Required
• Minimum 12 years in supply chain operations or program management within a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong program management experience driving milestone-based execution.
• Experience working with Asia-based manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong executive communication and structured reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting proficiency.
• Preferred
• Experience in transceiver optical semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• PMP certification or equivalent structured program management training.
• Experience supporting VP/Executive-level business reviews.
• Critical Competencies
• Execution rigor and follow-through
• Clear structured thinking
• Executive-ready communication
• Cross-cultural collaboration (global / Asia operations)
• Risk anticipation and proactive escalation
• Comfort operating in high-visibility fast-moving environments

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal teaming and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp particularly in the business groups NPI engineering PLM Operations Planning

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Some foreign and domestic travel required

Physical Requirements

• This position may require physical activity to include handling of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Physical activity will also include long periods of standing sitting and walking.

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.