Senior Manager, Product Management

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Product Management will collaborate with product managers engineers marketers and sales teams to define and develop new products for the Cloud market segment. Key responsibilities include:

• Define and communicate a longterm product vision and value proposition for the Cloud segment aligned with company strategy.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset ensuring quality timeliness and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as Engineering Operations Finance Legal and partners to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Work with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies and enablement materials.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis identifying customer needs and pain points and translating them into product requirements and features.
• Prioritize features and initiatives using data customer insight and business impact.
• Own product financials include forecasting pricing and profitability.
• Influence organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in a science or an engineering field. MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

• At least 10 years of experience in product management or engineering role with a proven track record of developing successful products.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of the Fiber Optic Telecommunications Industry and market.

• Strong technical background in optical design and ability to communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders on technology tradeoffs.

• Track record of working effectively with Engineering Design Program Management Sales Marketing and Customer Support to deliver high customer satisfaction.

• Experience supporting gotomarket activities product positioning and valueprop development.

• Deep experience conducting customer research market analysis and competitive assessments.

• Exceptional communication skillscapable of simplifying complexity and inspiring confidence across technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Strong programexecution discipline and the ability to drive alignment across teams and resolve ambiguity in fastmoving environments.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Role Remote work is possible but on site is preferred.

• Travel of greater than 25% will be required.

• 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
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs

Physical Requirements

• May require occasional 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
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs

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.