We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional and intercontinental product development projects within Coherent. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to drive execution across globally distributed teams in combination with a strong technical understanding.

• Manage complex product development projects from concept through industrialization.
• Define project scope, milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate intercontinental teams across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Facilitate communication, align priorities, and ensure transparency among global stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Test, Operations, Quality, and Product Line Management.
• Prepare and execute project reviews and maintain project documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field; PMP/IPMA certification is a plus.
• Several years of experience managing complex technical development programs.
• Proven leadership of interdisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of photonics, optics, semiconductors, or high‑tech hardware development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong English skills; German proficiency is a plus.

We offer an interesting and diversified opportunity in an internationally minded engineering team of a market-leading high-tech company in the field of high-speed optoelectronic components. You will find a creative and productive work atmosphere in a flexible work environment that shares the desire to succeed and a fascination for technical challenges and technological progress. We provide the following additional benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• 30 vacation days (overtime on top)
• Health benefits package including additional health insurance or fitness program
• Financial support for public transport or parking spot
• Bike lease program
• Bonus and private pension scheme

Feel free to contact Lisa Weiland at lisa.weiland@coherent.com for further information.