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Sr. Director of Business Operations

Coherent


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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
  • Coordinate 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
  • Support pricing demand supply and allocation decisions
  • Prepare management presentations and decision materials
  • Maintain KPI definitions reporting accuracy and operating dashboards
  • Serve as the central coordination point between commercial and operational organizations

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

  • Must be excellent at summarizing and explaining complex business situations.
  • Must be 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 executives 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. They will ensure that 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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.


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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 ... View more

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