Special Projects Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiative Leadership
  Lead and execute special projects aligned with the CSCOs priorities including supply chain transformation capacity expansion cost optimization digitalization and resilience planning.
• Executive Partnership
  Act as a trusted advisor to the CSCO translating strategic vision into executable plans synthesizing insights and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Program Management
  Drive alignment across global operations procurement engineering quality and logistics teams to deliver complex multi-phase initiatives on time and within scope.
• Supplier Strategy & Integration
  Support the development and execution of strategic supplier partnerships including joint initiatives performance improvement programs and risk mitigation efforts across a global supplier base.
• Operational Excellence
  Identify and craft process improvement initiatives across vertically integrated manufacturing operations leveraging data analytics lean principles and best practices.
• Change Management
  Lead organizational change efforts tied to transformation initiatives ensuring stakeholder alignment clear communication and sustainable adoption.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
  Establish KPIs dashboards and executive reporting mechanisms to track progress risks and value realization of key initiatives.
• Special Analyses & Rapid Response
  Conduct deep-dive analyses on emerging issues operational bottlenecks or strategic opportunities often under tight timelines and high visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Operations or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 12 years of experience in supply chain operations manufacturing or management consulting ideally within high-tech or complex industrial environments
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional global projects with significant business impact
• Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing and global supply chain dynamics
• Experience working with or managing strategic suppliers and external partners
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and financial acumen
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced ambiguous and highly matrixed environment

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Influence without authority across global teams
• High business judgment and decision-making capability
• Structured problem-solving and data-driven mindset
• Agility and resilience under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the center of the companys most critical operational and supply chain priorities. As global complexity increases and supplier relationships become more strategic this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring alignment speed and execution excellence across the enterprise.

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.