Senior Technical Program Leader - Optics & NPI

COHERENT; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

COHERENT in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end programs from initiation through delivery. You will manage R&D, NPI and manufacturing activities to meet customer specs and schedules, while collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, goals and success metrics.

The role requires an advanced degree in an opto-electronic field and 15+ years in technical or product-line management. Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or other opto-electronic discipline.
• 15+ years in technical program management or product line management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of technical programs from initiation to delivery.
• Manage R&D, NPI and manufacture activities to meet customer specs and delivery times.
• Define program scope, goals, success metrics and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resources and risk mitigation.
• Monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, ensure accountability across teams.
• Maintain cost models and drive cost improvements.
• Interface with customers and leads engagements, including presentations and issue resolution.
• Communicate program status, risks and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools and execution efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Advanced degree (optical/elec engineering or physics)

Job description

COHERENT in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end programs from initiation through delivery. You will manage R&D, NPI and manufacturing activities to meet customer specs and schedules, while collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, goals and success metrics.

The role requires an advanced degree in an opto-electronic field and 15+ years in technical or product-line management. Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin a plus.