Director Of Product Management - Laser Components, Crystals & Optics

We are seeking a Director of Product Management for our Laser Components, Crystals & Optics product lines. This role will be responsible and accountable for driving business growth by directing key functions of the product line to include: product marketing, customer satisfaction, budgeting, product quality, R&D allocation, capital allocation, new product introduction (NPI), and project execution. The Director of Product Management reports directly to the Crystal Materials Division vice president.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth of new and existing products.

• Depending on the lifecycle of the product line, key metrics include gross profit, net profit, market share, revenue, and return on investment

• Build, maintain, and grow a pipeline of products and projects and can constantly feed the growth of the Business Unit

• Lead the new product introduction team, and initiate Product development to meet customer roadmaps and requirements to include the R&D roadmap, priority setting and allocation, New Product Introduction, and product evolution required to stay competitive and profitable

• R&D allocation: manage the investment (when and when not to) required for product portfolio growth and continually monitor success through the stage gate process

• Lead development of proposals in line with customer requirements

• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to provide technical direction and leadership aligned with product roadmap

• Collaborate across the many global business units, segments, of the company to drive vertical integration/product offering expansion

• Set pricing for the product line

• Set generic book pricing

• Drive and authorize customer-specific pricing

• Evaluate and amend monthly Sales forecast in order to drive the material plan

• Develop frameworks, processes, and models to support the product line and the business unit

• Collaborate with Global Sales teams to build the organization strategy

• Provide sales with customer communications messages and strategies relevant to the product line

• Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers. Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers and management while attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization

• Direct and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods in NPI.

• Drive cost reductions by collaborating with Supply Chain, Automation, and Operations colleagues

• Nurture global intracompany technology partnerships and collaborative product innovation by direct interactions with customers

• Manage global customer project teams when needed

• 20% travel domestic and international when required

• Attend and represent at laser and materials conferences

• Recognized as an influential leader, allows for promoting new ideas

Education & Experience

• BS or MS in related materials or laser field, PhD preferred

• 6+ years in the laser components or crystal components industry

• Experience leading/dealing with customers of laser manufacturing companies

• 5+ years of direct people management experience in a production, engineering, marketing, and or development, or technology role

• Demonstrated experience building ecosystems of products and executing projects

Skills

• Seasoned business judgment and superior analytical abilities, particularly in strategic business and financial analysis

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and business acumen. Must be able to judge situations with regard to the larger business picture as well as the immediate need.

• Strong planning and leadership ability to get tasks accomplished through non-direct reports. Ability to persuade and motivate others. Strong negotiation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization. Ability, flexibility, versatility and comfort level for working with multiple individuals and personalities.

• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously and follow through.

• Understanding of business strategies and ability to formulate/execute plans to support said strategies.

• Ability to train, coach and mentor others

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

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.