Sr. Product Line Manager - Telecom Subsystems in Paignton

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting‑edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high‑tech industries.

Location: Paignton, Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own the end‑to‑end product strategy and performance of the Telecom Transport Subsystems portfolio—driving roadmap, P&L (revenue & margin), lifecycle execution, and key customer engagement through cross‑functional leadership.
• Manage the product management of the Telecom Transport Subsystems portfolio, including roadmap development, revenue and margin performance, and lifecycle strategy.
• Support the creation and execution of the Transport Subsystem product roadmap.
• Prepare and contribute to revenue and margin forecasts, ensuring delivery against business targets.
• Lead customer engagements—particularly with major accounts such as Cisco—from both a business and technical perspective.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive continuous gross‑margin improvement, including identifying and developing differentiated product features.
• Manage the full lifecycle of A&L products, from opportunity assessment through development, launch, and end‑of‑life.
• Build and present business cases for new product and technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other corporate functions to ensure new developments are delivered on time and on budget.
• Troubleshoot and resolve commercial and technical issues across the product lifecycle.
• Engage with customers to identify, promote, and shape new product and technology opportunities.
• Provide technical and commercial support to resolve customer issues, coordinating internal resources as needed.
• Ensure clear, timely communication so customers have the information they need when working with Coherent.
• Develop and execute strategies that maximize P&L impact from ongoing hardware and software developments across optical amplification, ROADM line cards, and metrology product lines.
• Work closely with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and industry partners to support product success.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches and sustained business performance.

About You:

• BS degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the optics or optical networking industry.
• Background in product line management, applications engineering, or similar roles supporting high‑tech products.
• Strong understanding of optical transport networks and system architectures (hardware and software).
• Experience with optical components such as pump lasers, passive components, DGEs, WSS, amplifiers, OTDR/OPM/OSC modules, ROADM/MCS architectures, and multi‑rail transport solutions.
• Multidisciplinary exposure across optical design, development, sales, and marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies that maximize P&L performance.
• Skilled in managing high‑value product portfolios and meeting revenue/margin expectations.
• Strong capability in developing product roadmaps and customer engagement strategies.
• Comfortable operating in a global, multi‑site, multicultural environment.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position: 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.

Inclusive Recruitment: We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodation during the application process, please reach out to Alyxandra.Highland@coherent.com.