Coherent Corp. · 1 day ago
Director, Product Management
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, and they are seeking a Director of Product Management to grow their DCO business in the Cloud market segment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving design wins with Hyperscalers and managing the product lifecycle to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a science or an engineering field
At least 10 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products
Deep knowledge of the Fiber Optic Telecommunications Industry and market
Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders on design and 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
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
Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings
Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents
Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp
Preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.44BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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