Project Manager Operations (mw) – 80-100

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics designing and manufacturing advanced laser optical and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing AI infrastructure advanced communications and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D were shaping the future of high-tech industries.

In Zurich our teams support a key research and production hub specialising in advanced photonics engineered materials and high-power semiconductor laser technologies. We develop and manufacture opto-electronic components and laser diodes used across industrial optical data transmission life science and other high-precision applications worldwide.

Location:Zurich Onsite Employment Type:Permanent full-time

Job Summary

As a Project Manager in our PMO you take ownership of exciting cross-functional projects in a technically demanding environment. At the same time you actively contribute to building and shaping our PMO from defining structures and standards to establishing best practices. You keep a clear overview of scope timeline cost and quality and bring diverse stakeholders together to get things done.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive projects end-to-end from initial idea through to successful delivery
• Define project scope break down work packages and develop realistic timelines and budgets
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams (e.g. engineering operations finance)and a wide range of stakeholders including external ones such as authorities
• Identify risks and dependencies early and proactively implement mitigation measures
• Ensure clear structured and audience-appropriate reporting up to senior management level
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve challenges in a pragmatic and proactive way
• Contribute to continuously improving project management processes and tools
• Support operational and infrastructure-related projects including equipment implementation facility modifications or production capability expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Natural Sciences or a comparable technical field
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience within an industrial manufacturing or technical environment or 12 years with a Masters degree
• Experience within semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom environments industrial operations or technical infrastructure projects is highly beneficial

About You

• Strong technical understanding combined with a high digital affinity (tools data systems)
• Confident in managing stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
• Strong analytical conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Structured reliable and hands-on working style with a high level of ownership
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience working with external contractors authorities or permit-related processes is considered an advantage
• Experience with manufacturing expansion or equipment implementation projects particularly within semiconductor production cleanroom or technical infrastructure environments is a plus

Our Values ICARE

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

Application & Selection:

All candidates who wish to apply should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Applications for this role close end of day on Friday 19 June 2026.

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