Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

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

Impact of the Role

• Deliver a fully operational advanced manufacturing facility
• Enable launch and scale-up of a new product line

Transition into leadership of production operations, owning performance, output, and continuous improvement

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of a 23, 000 sq ft facility expansion to enable new products and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This role owns the full lifecycle-from concept and design through construction, equipment installation, and production ramp-delivering a fully operational, production-ready facility. Critically, this position is designed to transition from project leadership into ongoing ownership of production operations for the new product line, ultimately running the business built through this expansion