Sr Project Manager - Facility Expansion & Manufacturing Scale up

Coherent Corp. • Mount Olive, NJ

4h • Onsite

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. The Sr Project Manager will deliver a fully operational advanced manufacturing facility and enable the launch and scale-up of a new product line, transitioning into leadership of production operations, owning performance, output, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Experience leading complex projects, ideally involving facility build-outs or manufacturing scale-up

Nice To Haves

• Background in advanced manufacturing, high-power/RF systems, or materials processing
• Experience with capital equipment and facility expansion projects
• PMP (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of facility expansion: requirements, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and key milestones
• Define and implement facility infrastructure (power, cooling, gases, safety systems) to support advanced processes
• Oversee specification, procurement, installation, and integration of manufacturing and fabrication equipment
• Drive transition from R&D to pilot and full-scale production, establishing throughput, yield, and workflows
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, and quality
• Manage capital investments and track project financials, risks, and schedule adherence
• Lead commissioning, safety compliance, and readiness for production operations
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes

What This Job Offers

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