Sr. Program Manager - Coherent Corp.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify the business units key projects. Be able to organize those projects by region, country, size, progress, completion date, project manager and other metrics as requested by leadership
• Develop a standardized reporting format to be used by the various internal and external PM's to provide project status updates at a frequency identified by leadership.
• Develop KPI's for the global facilities program management group and a format for tracking and reporting them to leadership in QBR's. Examples would be number of projects tracked, total project value, and stop light summarization of individual projects.
• Establish strong working relationships with all the PM's who have direct ownership and responsibility for each of the company's Projects.
• Provides guidelines on the MOA for approval of all project-based contracts.
• Tracks a roll-up of individual spending against budget and aggregated spend against budget
• Serve as the project management mentor for all businesses within EMLO.
• In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as Facilities, BU Operations, Engineering, ELT, 3 rd party vendors; responsible for generating development program schedules for key projects that hit key milestones, deliverables and ultimately meet customer requirements.
• Responsible and accountable for implementing and delivering the approved programs, meeting defined program goals and timelines. Program schedules are developed with operations and communicated with the customer on a regular basis. Schedule recovery plans are developed and submitted in a timely manner to customer.
• Deliver project updates directly to Divisional VP, BU SVP, Segment President and Exec as necessary.
• Work with key stakeholders to define necessary capital expenditures, resources and budget on assigned projects.
• Assess projects for key risks and mitigations prior and throughout the program. Report and escalate project issues to management as needed.
• Track and regularly report out progress against deliverables and communicate gaps and needs.
• Become embedded in Facilities, Engineering, and Ops Teams to enable intimate understanding and appreciation of functional needs
• Manage staff, as well as direct the activities of contractors and clients, ensuring coordination and execution of needed work.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination on assigned programs between all disciplines, vendors and all project participants including customer interface.
• Prepares requests for proposal and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring architectural and construction management services. Ensures all permits are opened and closed, as required.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings, reviews bids, and recommends award of contract.
• Provide regular project updates at the frequency and in the format provided by the corporate team

Education & Experience

• BS in Engineering
• PMP Certified (Project Management Professional) preferred
• 7-12+ years project/program management experience required
• Expert with MS Project and Excel or other Program Management tools
• Proven ability to build temporary, task-based teams
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and process systems
• General finance acumen

Skills

• Strong tactical decision-maker, handles unforeseen issues
• Demonstrated initiative; ability to undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise with little or no supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated business maturity and strong interaction/interpersonal skills
• Adept at collaborating effectively with staff at various levels and from diverse disciplines
• Adept at working with cross functional teams
• Demonstrated versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)

Working Condition

• Work environment will range from office to plant floor
• Remote, both travel domestically and internationally as required (>25%)
• Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel (e.g., as to immigration and visa rules, public-health mandates, airline rules, etc.) into and out of (and physical presence in) various countries worldwide
• Must be comfortable working around chemicals and machinery
• Must be willing to receive calls or work on nights or weekends

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of sitting or standing (up to 4 hours at a time).
• May be required to occasionally perform strenuous work. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to receive calls or work on nights or weekends.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment health screening as well as annual health screenings during employment

Safety Requirements

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

Must be able to wear any required PPE, given depth of project involvement

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 Program Manager is responsible for overseeing major projects related to process relocation inside the Engineered Materials and Laser Optics (EMLO) Business Unit and managing a roll-up report that summarizes the status of each on a regular read-out basis. The Program Manager will be responsible for frequent project updates directly to customers. The position will be responsible for identifying the key resources and a primary Project Manager (PM) for each Project and ensuring those PM's provide regular and accurate updates regarding schedule, budget, risks/issues, and scope changes as well as any other key project reporting metrics. The Program Manager will be responsible for providing a standard reporting template, format, and schedule to all the various PM's and ensuring that the reports are submitted on time, are current, and are accurate. The Program Manager may also have to train PM's or acting PM's on standard project management protocols.