Special Projects Manager

Coherent

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About The Position

This role sits at the center of the company’s most critical operational and supply chain priorities. As global complexity increases and supplier relationships become more strategic, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring alignment, speed, and execution excellence across the enterprise. All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. 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. Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or management consulting, ideally within high-tech or complex industrial environments
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional, global projects with significant business impact
• Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing and global supply chain dynamics
• Experience working with or managing strategic suppliers and external partners
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute special projects aligned with the CSCO’s priorities, including supply chain transformation, capacity expansion, cost optimization, digitalization, and resilience planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CSCO, translating strategic vision into executable plans, synthesizing insights, and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Drive alignment across global operations, procurement, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to deliver complex, multi-phase initiatives on time and within scope.
• Support the development and execution of strategic supplier partnerships, including joint initiatives, performance improvement programs, and risk mitigation efforts across a global supplier base.
• Identify and craft process improvement initiatives across vertically integrated manufacturing operations, leveraging data analytics, lean principles, and best practices.
• Lead organizational change efforts tied to transformation initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, clear communication, and sustainable adoption.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting mechanisms to track progress, risks, and value realization of key initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on emerging issues, operational bottlenecks, or strategic opportunities, often under tight timelines and high visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees