Sr. Director of Business Operations

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a Team That Is Tasked To Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Track revenue, bookings, backlog, forecast, gross margin, material, delivery, and capacity metrics
• Cook up annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts
• Consolidate business-unit inputs into executive reporting
• Identify risks, gaps, and required decisions
• Manage follow-up on cross-functional commitments
• Serve as the central coordination point between commercial and operational organizations
• Support pricing, demand, supply, and allocation decisions
• Prepare management presentations and decision materials
• Maintain KPI definitions, reporting accuracy, and operating dashboards

Education & Experience

• BS in Business Operations, Product Operations, Product Management, PLM, Engineering Operations, or related functions
• 10+ years of experience in optical data transmission or similar technological fields
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing teams, business operations, portfolio governance, or cross-functional programs
• Demonstrated experience leading monthly/quarterly business reviews, annual operating plans, forecasting, and executive reporting
• Strong experience working across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial organizations

Skills

• Excellent at summarizing and explaining complex business situations
• Comfortable speaking and reporting to executive management
• Data analytical skills are essential, as are familiarity with Excel, Power Point, and AI tools
• Working Conditions
• This position is onsite, with hybrid accommodations as necessary
• Will require travel to other Coherent locations, especially to China, Malaysia, and Vietnam
• 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
• 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 attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and 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
• Risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance
• 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)
• 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

About Us

• 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!