Product Line Manager - Coherent Corp.

• Communicate with customer's R&D to understand customer's needs requirements.
• Develop new product roadmaps and set the guidelines and spec for the products including "should-cost" and target pricing estimates
• Lead and manage the product development process from inception through market launch
• Collect and ensure detailed customer requirements are integrated into new products.
• Communicate roadmaps, product portfolio, selling features, competitive advantages, market applications, etc. to world-wide sales force.
• Coordinate allocations of new products during development phase
• Manage all pricing for these products including pricing strategy
• Identify and pursue all profitable business opportunities (including, new products, new applications, new customers etc.)
• Respond to customers' RFQs and provide technical and marketing data to support the sales process
• Follow up customer's implementation and demand
• Provide periodical sales' forecasts
• Produce technical documents (specs, user guides etc.) and marketing documents (product brochures, product briefs, white papers etc.)
• Identify and quantify market opportunities for new products within the product line.
• Own and drive P&L (profit and loss) for product line and report P&L metrics to management.
• Monitor market share metrics to assess market performance in individual segments.
• Drive cost reductions and manage product change notification through customer base.
• Drive customizations and specification review process to win designs at new customers.
• Responsible for technical editing of product data sheets, specifications, and other collateral including website content

• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has an exceptional understanding of product/corporate strategy and high-tech hardware markets.
• The ideal candidate will display a high technical ability to effectively communicate with customers and peers on Ion Implant technologies, tools, and Disk Refurbishing details.
• Familiarity and comfort dealing with different Semiconductor Process and Hardware issues is critical, especially Ion Implant processes and related hardware.
• 10+ years of related industry experience.
• University Degree Required.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally to visit customers, attend tradeshows, etc.
• A proven record of leading and supervising a team of professionals representing the Product or Services in customer meetings or industry gatherings.

• Strong Leadership and Communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Strong teamwork and professional maturity demonstrated in leading a team of industry professionals.
• Ability to lead a team of professionals to best represent our Products and Services in customer meetings and industry gatherings.
• Strong customer negotiation skills to achieve "best scenario possible" to close deals in support of our sales team.
• Ability to sell our value equation and eloquently and effectively to demonstrate the advantages of our BU and what we provide over and above the competition.
• Exceptional presentation skills and ability to market effectively or products and services.

• This position is remote reporting to VP/GM of BU.
• Will require occasional off-site meetings or travel

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & 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:

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.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.The PLM shall assume responsibility for current product definitions, guidelines and specifications in both Ion Implant Foundry Services and Disk Refurbishment Services and, additionally, lead the cross-functional efforts in new product development. In this role, the PLM should work closely with the local GM, BU's GM, Engineering teams, Operations teams, R&D team and the local and global regional sales Managers (RSMs). The PM team owns the Product/Services, and as such, and through their central role in the organization and coordination with all parties, play an exceptionally pivotal and steering role in the organization.