Senior Project Manager

Coherent Corp.•Clinton Township, PA

14d

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, materials, science, operations, or related field required
At least 5 years of experience in project management, program coordination, operations support, or technical project support with some exposure to materials and/or process development a plus
Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment preferred
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time with strong attention to detail
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving accountability across organizations
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear, accurate project records
Ability to identify risks, schedule conflicts, and execution gaps early and drive timely resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare concise status updates for leadership
Ability to lead project review meetings and keep teams focused on actions and deadlines
Proficiency with project tracking and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar systems
Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning processes
Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, commercial, and leadership teams
Ability to maintain discipline around schedules, deliverables, and documentation
In-depth knowledge of, or willingness to learn, relevant industry standards and regulations as applicable

Nice To Haves

PMP or CAPM certification preferred
Project management portfolio examples preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans for thermal management programs, including deliverables, milestones, owners, dependencies, and due dates.
Track and manage all project deliverables across multiple active programs to ensure timely execution and accountability.
Coordinate cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to support execution of project objectives and commitments.
Lead recurring project meetings and maintain action item lists, meeting notes, decision logs, and project trackers.
Follow up with project owners to confirm progress, resolve open items, and drive closure of overdue tasks.
Monitor project schedules and identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and resource conflicts, escalating issues as needed.
Maintain accurate and current project status across all assigned programs, including development, testing, qualification, customer deliverables, and internal milestones.
Prepare and communicate clear project status updates to leadership and team members, including key issues, risks, and required decisions.
Coordinate internal reviews, milestone check-ins, sample and prototype timing, test activity timing, and customer commitment tracking as required.
Support alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, commercial, and leadership teams to keep projects moving according to plan.
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and resource planning for assigned projects.
Ensure project documentation is complete, organized, and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
Support execution discipline across programs so teams remain focused on commitments, timelines, and deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned