Program Manager Shanghai Office

Duties & Responsibilities

● Lead planning, execution and coordination to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence and alignment with technical/quality/cost goals.

● Develop project plans (milestones, resources, risk control); track progress and resolve deviations

● Manage supply chains: evaluate suppliers, monitor material delivery and control costs.

● Lead BOM maintenance with R&D/supply chain for production and cost control accuracy.

● Monitor project quality/cost/timelines; identify risks and implement mitigation plans.

● Refine project management processes and document learnings for future projects

Qualification & Requirements

● 3–5 years PM experience in optical transceivers or relevant; preferred: 400G/800G data communication or coherent modules.

● Proven full product life cycle experience (successful R&D-to-post-maintenance module project).

● Cross-functional team management; conflict resolution and goal-driven.

● Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira (plan development, progress tracking, reporting).

● Excellent communication: engage teams/suppliers/demand side and resolve conflicts.

● Strong execution/resilience; managing parallel tasks and emergencies.

● Strong English (technical document reading; international communication a plus).

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

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!
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