Senior Manager, Product Management

Coherent Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Santa Clara is seeking a seasoned Product Leader to define the Cloud segment vision and guide the end-to-end product lifecycle. This role requires strategic thinking, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering valuable cloud-based offerings.

You will work with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure high-quality products are brought to market on time, and you will own the P&L, pricing, and GTM strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required.
• MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate long-term Cloud product vision and value proposition aligned with strategy.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset.
• Lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal and partners to deliver on time.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to develop GTM strategies and enablement materials.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to translate needs into requirements.
• Prioritize features using data, customer insight, and business impact.
• Own product financials: forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
• Influence priorities through storytelling and strategic rationale.

Skills

Fiber Optic Industry

Optical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Go-to-market strategy

Customer research & market analysis

Communication skills

Program execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

MBA or advanced technical 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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