Senior Manager, Product Management

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; Hybrid

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Product Management, will collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketers, and sales teams to define and develop new products for the Cloud market segment. Key responsibilities include:

 

• 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 include 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.

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

Physical Requirements

• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
• 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

Safety Requirements

 

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

 

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Job Summary: In this leadership role, we are seeking a candidate to grow our DCO business in the Cloud market segment. The successful candidate will drive new products targeting hyperscalers and will be accountable for design wins for these products.