Connect milestones for new product introduction, qualification, supply readiness, and production ramp to customer schedules, including product transfers where applicable. Track performance against commitments and drive corrective actions with the teams responsible for execution. Establish and run the operating cadence for assigned strategic customers.

Lead weekly reviews focused on commitments, delivery performance, risks, recovery plans, and required decisions. Maintain a consolidated, fact-based view of customer program health, including backlog versus delivery, qualification readiness, critical dependencies, and revenue at risk. Prepare and present program updates and decision materials for executive reviews.

Maintain a consolidated risk register. Identify risks early, assess customer impact, and establish mitigation and recovery plans with named owners and completion dates. Support leadership team with timely, accurate, and consistent program communication on status updates and risk.

Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve delivery processes, reduce recurring execution gaps, and scale program management practices as customer requirements grow. Coach and mentor cross-functional team members to strengthen planning, risk management, and escalation discipline. Bachelor's degree in related engineering field. ~5 to 10 years of program management or project management industry experience, with a proven track record of successful on-time program delivery. ~ Experience in technology program management, operations, or product management, including leadership of complex programs across multiple businesses, functions, or geographies.





Strong capability in integrated planning, dependency management, risk assessment and recovery execution. Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives, including coaching or mentoring other team members. Executive presence and the ability to explain the customer impact of technical and operational issues and identify the executive decisions required.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in using data and analytics to assess performance and support decisions. Remote work is possible but on site is preferred. May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate global cross-functional team over different geographic areas.

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] is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops creative 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.

Job Schedule: Full time

📌 Senior Program Coordinator - Full Time / À Temps Plein (Ottawa)
🏢 Coherent
📍 Ottawa