Senior Director - Semiconductor Devices Business Systems

Coherent

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coherent is seeking a Business Systems and Process Expert within the Semiconductor Devices Business Group to serve as the enterprise authority for business systems and process optimization across planning, operations, and manufacturing. This role provides strategic leadership and deep technical expertise to streamline processes, enable consistent operating structures, and deliver scalable system solutions that support business performance and growth. Operating in a complex, global semiconductor environment, the Business Systems and Process Expert leads initiatives integrating ERP, MES, Agile delivery practices, and business planning processes. Over a multi-year horizon, success in this role will be demonstrated by simplified and standardized processes, improved system effectiveness and adoption, and strong alignment between business strategy, systems, and execution across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field required
• 15+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 7+ years of diversified leadership experience, including planning, communication, organizational effectiveness, and people motivation
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale business systems and process transformation initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems, MES platforms, and enterprise business systems
• Strong expertise in business process design, optimization, and standardization
• Deep understanding of business planning, operations, and manufacturing workflows
• Experience applying Agile methodologies in systems and process delivery environments
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to influence and lead across a highly matrixed, global organization

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or semiconductor environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior business systems and process expert for the Semiconductor Devices Business Group.
• Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise business systems, including ERP and MES platforms.
• Drive end-to-end process simplification and standardization across business planning, operations, and manufacturing functions.
• Establish consistent process frameworks and operating structures that enable scalability, efficiency, and transparency.
• Partner with business leaders, IT, and functional teams to align system capabilities with business requirements and strategic priorities.
• Lead Agile-based delivery approaches to ensure timely, flexible, and value-driven system and process enhancements.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives to improve data integrity, system integration, and decision-support capabilities.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in existing systems and processes; define and execute improvement roadmaps.
• Provide executive-level governance, communication, and reporting for major systems and process initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior