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Coherent Corp. · 7 hours ago

Director, Product Line Management (InP)

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $235K/yr

8+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and networking components, and they are seeking a strategic and customer-focused Semiconductor Laser PLM to lead the management of a world-class InP device product line. This role is responsible for driving product strategy, engaging with customers, managing financial performance, and delivering marketing and technical content that supports business growth.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers’ R&D teams to understand technical needs and translate them into actionable product requirements

Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the design-in lifecycle—from initial engagement through post-integration support

Respond to RFQs with compelling technical and marketing data to support sales objectives

Effectively communicate product roadmaps, portfolio strengths, and market applications to the global sales force

Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the InP product line, including setting product guidelines and technical specifications

Develop and manage pricing strategies to ensure market competitiveness and profitability

Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products, applications, and customer segments

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to guide the product development lifecycle from concept to launch

Coordinate the allocation of new products during development to align with customer needs

Lead the definition of detailed customer requirements and drive product customization and specification reviews to secure design wins

Own and drive the P&L for the InP product line, delivering regular performance updates to leadership

Maintain and communicate accurate forecasts for InP products to internal stakeholders

Monitor market share and performance metrics to assess competitiveness in key segments

Quantify and evaluate market trends and opportunities to inform strategy

Lead cost-reduction efforts and manage product change notifications with customers

Develop high-quality technical documentation including product specifications, user guides, and application notes

Produce marketing materials such as brochures, briefs, and white papers to support commercial success

Oversee the technical accuracy and editorial quality of datasheets and product collateral

Qualification

Semiconductor electro-optical devicesProduct ManagementP&L managementMarket analysisTechnical documentationProblem analysisContinuous improvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

BA or BS in Engineering required

Semiconductor electro-optical device experience required

8+ years of related experience

Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

In depth understanding of the value proposition in existing and new market segments

Proven track record of continuous improvement, managing P&L, driving product strategy, and identifying growth opportunities

Ability to easily and successfully work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment

Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities

A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency

Preferred

MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering strongly preferred

The ideal candidate will have significant business experience (Product Management, Engineering, Operations Management, R&D and/or Product Marketing) in a technical environment combined with and a track record of success

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.

Founded in 1971

Saxonburg, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.coherent.com

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