Senior Manager, Product Management

Coherent

2d • 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. Key responsibilities include: 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.

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.

Benefits

• Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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