Sr. Director, Strategic Customer Solutions (CPO & Optics)

Coherent Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a Sr. Director of Strategic Customer Solutions CPO to drive strategy for Co-Packaged Optics, Optical Components, and AI networking.

You will report to the EVP/GM of the Optical Components Business Group and work with the CTO to align technology with customer needs at the intersection of science and business. You will lead cross‑functional efforts across product, engineering, and sales, coordinating with multiple business groups to identify opportunities and shape long‑term

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in optical communications, datacenter networking, semiconductors, or related industries.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with strategic customers and technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Coherent's CPO strategy and coordinate across groups.
• Identify portfolio gaps and strategic investment areas for CPO.
• Engage hyperscalers and ecosystem partners to shape solutions.
• Translate customer needs into actionable opportunities for Coherent.
• Drive market messaging and thought leadership for CPO and Optical Components.

Skills

Strategic customer engagement

Strong communication and presentation

Influence without direct authority

Operate across technical, commercial,&

Experience with strategic customers

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Coherent Corp. seeks a Sr. Director of Strategic Customer Solutions CPO to drive strategy for Co-Packaged Optics, Optical Components, and AI networking.

You will report to the EVP/GM of the Optical Components Business Group and work with the CTO to align technology with customer needs at the intersection of science and business. You will lead cross‑functional efforts across product, engineering, and sales, coordinating with multiple business groups to identify opportunities and shape long‑term