Special Projects Manager

Coherent Corp.

Special Projects Manager handling critical cross-functional initiatives for supply chain transformation in a high-tech manufacturing company. Focused on operational performance and strategic supplier relationships.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $173,438 - $242,813 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticslean principlesprocess improvementcapacity expansioncost optimizationsupply chain transformationKPI establishmentexecutive reportingrisk mitigationperformance improvement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingfinancial acumenexecutive communicationstakeholder managementorganizational change leadershipstrategic vision translationalignment facilitationsynthesis of insightsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree