Senior Manager, Product Management

Coherent Corp.

Senior Manager leading product development targeting hyperscalers in the Cloud market segment at Coherent Corp. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver innovative products.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,375 - $249,625 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management within the Fiber Optic Telecommunications Industry, with a strong focus on market analysis, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop go-to-market strategies and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Product ManagementFiber Optic TelecommunicationsMarket ResearchGo-To-Market StrategyCustomer Satisfaction

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementOptical DesignData AnalysisForecastingPricing Strategy

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProgram Execution Discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or EngineeringMBA or Advanced Technical Degree

Industry Keywords

Cloud Market SegmentCustomer NeedsCompetitive AnalysisProduct PositioningValue Proposition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketers, and sales teams to define and develop new products for the Cloud market segment.
Define and communicate a long‑term product vision and value proposition for the Cloud segment, aligned with company strategy.
Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset, ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and partners to deliver high-quality products on time.
Work with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies and enablement materials.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis, identifying customer needs and pain points, and translating them into product requirements and features.
Prioritize features and initiatives using data, customer insight, and business impact.
Own product financials include forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
Influence organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a science or an engineering field. MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.
At least 10 years of experience in product management or engineering role, with a proven track record of developing successful products.
Deep knowledge of the Fiber Optic Telecommunications Industry and market.
Strong technical background in optical design and ability to communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders on technology tradeoffs.
Track record of working effectively with Engineering, Design, Program Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to deliver high customer satisfaction.
Experience supporting go‑to‑market activities, product positioning, and value‑prop development.
Deep experience conducting customer research, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
Exceptional communication skills—capable of simplifying complexity and inspiring confidence across technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong program‑execution discipline and the ability to drive alignment across teams and resolve ambiguity in fast‑moving environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs