Senior Manager, Product Management

Coherent Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to define the Cloud segment vision, guide the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and partners to ensure high‑quality releases on schedule.

You will work with Marketing and Sales on GTM plans, conduct market and competitive analyses, and translate insights into concrete requirements and features. Strong leadership and data‑driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in product management or engineering with a track record of successful products.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a long‑term product vision and value proposition for the Cloud segment.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on time.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies and enablement materials with Marketing and Sales.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to translate needs into requirements.
• Prioritize features using data, insight, and business impact.
• Own product financials including forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
• Influence priorities through storytelling and strategic rationale.

Skills

Fiber optics

Optical design

Cross-functional

Go-to-market

Customer research

Effective comms

Program execution

Education

Bachelor's in science/engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a long‑term 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 including forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
• Influence organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s 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.

Key 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 go‑to‑market activities, product positioning, and value‑prop development.
• Deep experience conducting customer research, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
• Exceptional communication skills—capable of simplifying complexity and inspiring confidence across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong program‑execution discipline and the ability to drive alignment across teams and resolve ambiguity in fast‑moving 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 executive’s needs.

Equal Opportunity/Accommodation Statement

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.

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