Global Security Programs & Governance Manager

COHERENT; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Saxonburg, PA seeks an experienced Global Security Program Manager to drive standardization of planning, security services, and initiatives across sites.

You will sustain policy, assurance, and performance tooling to deliver measurable results at scale. You will lead cross-functional security programs, translate policy into site procedures, manage vendor relationships, and stay ahead of industry trends while leveraging AI-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project/program management, risk governance, or related role.
• Experience with multi-site/global manufacturing environments."
• Exposure to corporate physical security domains and risk, resilience, and business continuity; health & safety; GRC."
• Demonstrated leadership of transformation initiatives and programs using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Track record of shepherding cross-functional initiatives from ideation through execution and delivery.
• Vendor and budget management (operating and capital) experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives standardization and maturity in planning and implementation of corporate security programs and initiatives.
• Sustains policy framework, assurance processes, performance metrics, and enabling tools for scalable security programs.
• Tracks KPIs and measures security performance; delivers executive reporting on health and trends.
• Supports project and portfolio management, including intake, scope, capacity, delivery, and success criteria.
• Translates policy into site-level procedures; addresses risks, gaps, and regulatory obligations.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and introduces AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders for business-aligned security; manages key vendor relationships.

Skills

Integrity & judgment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder management

Resilience under pressure

International / cross-cultural

Standards & governance drafting

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Saxonburg, PA seeks an experienced Global Security Program Manager to drive standardization of planning, security services, and initiatives across sites.

You will sustain policy, assurance, and performance tooling to deliver measurable results at scale. You will lead cross-functional security programs, translate policy into site procedures, manage vendor relationships, and stay ahead of industry trends while leveraging AI-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency and