Sr. Manager, Executive Operations

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Executive Operations & Leadership Support

• Manage and prioritize the GM’s calendar, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, business objectives, and organizational operating cadence
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, site visit logistics, expense reporting, and executive itinerary management
• Support prioritization, scheduling, and preparation for leadership meetings, customer engagements, and strategic business activities
• Serve as a trusted operational partner to the GM, helping coordinate priorities, communications, and follow-through across the leadership team

Leadership Operating Rhythm & Coordination

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate leadership operating cadence including weekly staff meetings, monthly business reviews, quarterly reviews, and strategic planning sessions
• Own and maintain the annual strategic calendar for the leadership team
• Track key action items, commitments, decisions, and deliverables across the senior leadership team to improve accountability and execution follow-through
• Support MBO and goal-setting processes, reporting, and leadership follow-up activities
• Coordinate onboarding activities for incoming leadership hires as needed

Communications & Organizational Alignment

• Support development and coordination of town halls, leadership communications, presentations, and employee engagement activities
• Draft and coordinate executive communications including internal messages, presentations, LinkedIn content, and organizational updates
• Help improve communication flow and alignment across cross-functional teams and business locations
• Support leadership visibility, recognition, and employee engagement initiatives

Strategic Projects & Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead and coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the GM and leadership team
• Help create operational structure, prioritization, and coordination across multiple business initiatives
• Build and maintain systems, tools, and processes that improve organizational effectiveness, communication flow, and leadership visibility
• Support knowledge management and centralized leadership documentation to maintain a common operating picture across the organization
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, judgment, discretion, and professionalism in managing sensitive business matters

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 8+ years of experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, business operations, executive operations, chief of staff functions, strategic planning coordination, or related operational leadership roles
• Experience operating in fast-paced, highly matrixed, or rapidly changing environments preferred
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, business functions, and leadership teams required
• Background in executive operations, business operations, consulting, communications, organizational effectiveness, or strategic project management strongly preferred
• Manufacturing or semiconductor industry experience preferred but not required
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Skills

• Strong executive presence, professionalism, and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and discretion
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams without direct authority
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and operational coordination skills
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and helping create structure and operating discipline
• Strong written communication and presentation development skills
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate organizational dynamics effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required; experience with collaboration and project management tools preferred

Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment with periodic travel required
• Ability to support occasional early morning or evening meetings due to global operations and time zones
• Limited domestic and international travel may be required

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work environment
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

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

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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!



Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

2012445

Posting Date

05/18/2026, 01:00 PM

Apply Before

05/21/2026, 09:00 AM

Locations

2251 Newlins Mill Road, Easton, PA, 18045, US

20 Chapin Rd, Pine Brook, NJ, 07058, US

Pay Scale

$145,000 - $160,000 per year.

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