Director, Product Line Management; InP

The world’s communications infrastructure depends on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium phosphide lasers are engineered to emit at wavelengths that are optimal for long-distance transmission through fiber optics. In short, they enable the optical networks that form the global internet.

Coherent’s broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers. It also includes photodiodes for high-speed receivers and power monitoring. In 2022, we introduced 200 Gbps indium phosphide electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) for high-speed datacenter transceivers. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.

Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology platform is one of the very few in the industry that has been proven, with more than one hundred million lasers in the field deployed over the last decades.

We are seeking a strategic and customer-focused Semiconductor Laser PLM to lead the management of a world class InP device product line. This role is responsible for driving product strategy, engaging with customers, managing financial performance, and delivering marketing and technical content that supports business growth. The ideal candidate will be adept at cross-functional collaboration and passionate about delivering high-impact solutions to customers worldwide.

• Partner with customers’ R&D teams to understand technical needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the design-in lifecycle—from initial engagement through post-integration support.
• Respond to RFQs with compelling technical and marketing data to support sales objectives.
• Effectively communicate product roadmaps, portfolio strengths, and market applications to the global sales force.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the InP product line, including setting product guidelines and technical specifications.
• Develop and manage pricing strategies to ensure market competitiveness and profitability.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products, applications, and customer segments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to guide the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Coordinate the allocation of new products during development to align with customer needs.
• Lead the definition of detailed customer requirements and drive product customization and specification reviews to secure design wins.

• Own and drive the P&L for the InP product line, delivering regular performance updates to leadership.
• Maintain and communicate accurate forecasts for InP products to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market share and performance metrics to assess competitiveness in key segments.
• Quantify and evaluate market trends and opportunities to inform strategy.
• Lead cost-reduction efforts and manage product change notifications with customers.

• Develop high-quality technical documentation including product specifications, user guides, and application notes.
• Produce marketing materials such as brochures, briefs, and white papers to support commercial success.
• Oversee the technical accuracy and editorial quality of datasheets and product collateral.

• BA or BS in Engineering required. MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have significant business experience (Product Management, Engineering, Operations Management, R&D and/or Product Marketing) in a technical environment combined with a track record of success.
• Semiconductor electro-optical device experience required. 8+ years of related experience.

• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• In depth understanding of the value proposition in existing and new market…