Director, Product Line Management

1 Month ago • All levels • Product Management • $140,833 PA - $281,667 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Product Line Management role involves a wide range of responsibilities including understanding customer needs, managing communication with customers throughout the design-in process, developing product roadmaps, and setting product specifications. The role includes coordinating new product allocations, setting and managing pricing, identifying business opportunities, and responding to customer RFQs. The Director will also produce technical and marketing documents, define customer requirements, and communicate product information to the sales force. They will also own and drive the P&L for the OCS product line, monitor market share, drive cost reductions, and manage the product change notification process. This position requires the ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues, with a high standard of ethics and professionalism.
Must have:
  • BA or BS in Engineering required.
  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good to have:
  • MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of value proposition.
  • Proven track record of continuous improvement.

Job Details

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Communicate with customers’ R&D to understand customers’ needs
  • Manage communication with customers before, during, and after the design-in process.
  • Develop roadmap for the OCS product line. Set the guidelines and spec for the products
  • Accompany the development process
  • Coordinate allocations of new products during development phase
  • Set and manage pricing for the OCS
  • Identify and pursue 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
  • Maintain OCS forecasts and communicate them to stakeholders within Coherent
  • Produce technical documents (specs, user guides etc.) and marketing documents (product brochures, product briefs, white papers etc.)
  • Responsible for technical editing of product data sheets, specifications, and other collateral.
  • Define detailed customer requirements for new products.
  • Communicate roadmaps, product portfolio, selling features, competitive advantages, market applications, etc. to world-wide sales force.
  • Identify and quantify market opportunities for new products within the OCS product line.
  • Own and drive P&L (profit and loss) for the OCS 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 to customers.
  • Drive customizations and specification review process to win designs at new customers.

Education & Experience

  • BA or BS in Engineering required.  MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering strongly preferred
  • The ideal candidate will have significant business experience (Product Management, Engineering, Operations Management, R&D and/or Product Marketing) in a technical environment combined with and a track record of success

Skills

  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • In depth understanding of the value proposition in existing and new market segments
  • Proven track record of continuous improvement
  • Ability to easily and successfully work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities
  • A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency

Working Conditions

  • This position is on-site in Sunnyvale, CA
  • Will require frequent off-site meetings or travel
  • 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

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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.


 

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