Coherent

Sr Product Line Manager

Coherent • $120K — $150K *
East Granby, CT 06026In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in product management or related technical role
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
  • Experience in high-tech manufacturing, preferably in Photonics or Advanced Materials
  • Proven success in revenue and profitability ownership
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills in a matrix environment
  • Customer-facing experience with influencing capabilities
  • Solid analytical and financial problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Own the commercial success of the product line including all financial metrics
  • Drive customer development and support Sales with strategic opportunities
  • Lead the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life
  • Develop forecasts and manage business case decisions for new products
  • Align cross-functional teams to execute product strategies
  • Create and implement long-term product and revenue growth strategies
  • Communicate product performance and strategy to senior leaders and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday schedules
  • Employee assistance programs for personal support
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Product Line ownership & financial performance:


  • Own the commercial success of the product line, including bookings, revenue, profitability, pricing strategy, forecasting, and execution of actions required to achieve financial commitments.


  • Sales partnership & customer development


  • Serve as the primary product leader for Sales, driving market execution, supporting strategic opportunities, developing new customers and applications, and building strong relationships with existing customers to accelerate growth.


  • Product Lifecycle management


  • Lead the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, business objectives, and operational capabilities.


  • Business planning & NPI governance


  • Develop market, revenue, and bookings forecasts while coordinating inputs from Sales, customers, Operations, and Finance; own business case development and phase-gate decisions for New Product Introduction (NPI) opportunities.


  • Cross-functional leadership


  • Lead through influence across Engineering, R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to align priorities and execute product strategies that meet customer commitments and business objectives.


  • Product, technology & growth strategy


  • Develop and execute multi-year product and revenue roadmaps, leveraging customer insights, market trends, competitive intelligence, and technical expertise to identify and commercialize new growth opportunities.


  • Executive presence & customer engagement


  • Effectively communicate product line performance, business cases, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership while representing the business with key customers and external stakeholders.


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or a related technical/commercial role


  • B.S. in a related technical


  • Experience in high-tech manufacturing environments, ideally related to Photonics, Photonics or Advanced Materials


  • Proven track record of owning revenue and profitability for a product or business line


  • Demonstrated ability to work across Sales, Engineering, and Operations in a matrix environment with excellent communication skills


  • Seasoned customer-facing experience with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.


  • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills


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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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