Coherent

Capital Projects Manager

Coherent$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of project management experience, especially in manufacturing or semiconductor sectors.
  • Experience managing large-scale capital projects and complex programs.
  • Proficient in leading cross-functional teams in technical settings.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, schedules, and execution plans with engineering and operations teams.
  • Lead multiple capital projects with interdependencies across various functions.
  • Create and maintain integrated project schedules for infrastructure and facility modifications.
  • Identify project milestones, constraints, and dependencies impacting execution.
  • Coordinate project deliverables with cross-functional stakeholders and teams.
  • Monitor project progress and address risks to ensure successful delivery.
  • Provide regular updates and risk assessments to site leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Involvement in diverse, large-scale capital projects.
  • Collaborative culture within cross-functional teams.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing processes.
  • Potential for international travel and exposure to global operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and execution plans in coordination with engineering, facilities, and operations teams.
• Lead multiple concurrent capital projects with interdependencies across manufacturing, infrastructure, and facility readiness.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligning facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment deployment.
• Identify key milestones, constraints, and dependencies impacting project execution.
• Support prioritization of capital initiatives to align with site manufacturing and capacity goals.
• Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and supporting documentation.

Project Execution
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, dependencies, and deliverables across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across engineering, facilities, manufacturing, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Facilitate decision-making across stakeholders when scope, schedule, or resource conflicts arise.
• Facilitate project meetings and drive resolution of issues, risks, and scope changes impacting project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate mitigation actions to address schedule or execution risks.

Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain project documentation including schedules, risk logs, and change management records.
• Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and key decisions to site leadership and stakeholders.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related discipline), Construction Management, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital projects or complex multi-project programs.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in technically complex environments.
  • Proven track record delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Working Conditions
  • Ability to work in an open concept office environment.
  • Requires movement between office areas, construction zones, cleanrooms, and manufacturing environments throughout the workday.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to perform extended site walks and inspections, including navigating uneven surfaces and active construction sites.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and virtual environments
  • Ability to lift and carry light materials as required

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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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