Senior Manager, Product Management

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$180,375 - $249,625•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Product Management, will collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketers, and sales teams to define and develop new products for the Cloud market segment. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle, leading cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and owning product financials. The position requires influencing organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale. Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components, offering a comprehensive career development platform and a competitive compensation program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or an engineering field.
At least 10 years of experience in product management or engineering role, with a proven track record of developing successful products.
Deep knowledge of the Fiber Optic Telecommunications Industry and market.
Strong technical background in optical design and ability to communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders on technology tradeoffs.
Track record of working effectively with Engineering, Design, Program Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to deliver high customer satisfaction.
Experience supporting go-to-market activities, product positioning, and value-prop development.
Deep experience conducting customer research, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
Exceptional communication skills—capable of simplifying complexity and inspiring confidence across technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong program-execution discipline and the ability to drive alignment across teams and resolve ambiguity in fast-moving environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a long-term product vision and value proposition for the Cloud segment, aligned with company strategy.
Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset, ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and partners to deliver high-quality products on time.
Work with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies and enablement materials.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis, identifying customer needs and pain points, and translating them into product requirements and features.
Prioritize features and initiatives using data, customer insight, and business impact.
Own product financials include forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
Influence organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale.