Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Governance & Portfolio Management – 30%

• Establish and maintain PMO governance framework, project management standards, tools, and best practices
• Manage and prioritize the BU project portfolio aligned with strategic objectives and financial targets
• Ensure project charters, scope definitions, and success metrics are clearly defined and approved
• Monitor project performance through KPIs (schedule, cost, scope, quality, risk)
• Conduct regular project reviews and executive reporting
• Identify cross-project dependencies and resource conflicts, and drive resolution
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution efficiency

Project Execution & Cross-functional Coordination – 30%

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic and operational projects
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management
• Ensure alignment among R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales
• Facilitate decision-making processes and remove execution roadblocks
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and customer expectations
• Support new product introduction (NPI) programs and large-scale operational initiatives

Project Financial & Performance Management – 20%

• Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, and financial performance
• Conduct project P&L impact analysis and support business case development
• Improve resource utilization and optimize allocation across projects
• Ensure project financial targets align with Annual Budget and 5-Year Plan
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership for strategic decisions

Strategic Planning & Process Improvement – 15%

• Support long-term strategic roadmap planning and execution tracking
• Drive standardization and digitalization of project management tools and reporting systems
• Benchmark best practices and improve organizational project maturity
• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and institutionalize knowledge management

Leadership & Communication – 5%

• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and execution mindset
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and high-performance culture
• Support talent development in project management capabilities

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project management, engineering, operations, or related functions
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional or complex projects
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and problem resolution
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Oracle, Jira, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization

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 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.