PMO Project Management Office Project Manager

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Governance & Portfolio Management – 30%

• Establish and maintain PMO governance framework, project management standards, tools, and best practices
• Manage and prioritize the BU project portfolio aligned with strategic objectives and financial targets
• Ensure project charters, scope definitions, and success metrics are clearly defined and approved
• Monitor project performance through KPIs (schedule, cost, scope, quality, risk)
• Conduct regular project reviews and executive reporting
• Identify cross-project dependencies and resource conflicts, and drive resolution
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution efficiency
  
  

Project Execution & Cross-functional Coordination – 30%

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic and operational projects
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management
• Ensure alignment among R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales
• Facilitate decision-making processes and remove execution roadblocks
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and customer expectations
• Support new product introduction (NPI) programs and large-scale operational initiatives
  
  

Project Financial & Performance Management – 20%

• Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, and financial performance
• Conduct project P&L impact analysis and support business case development
• Improve resource utilization and optimize allocation across projects
• Ensure project financial targets align with Annual Budget and 5-Year Plan
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership for strategic decisions
  
  

Strategic Planning & Process Improvement – 15%

• Support long-term strategic roadmap planning and execution tracking
• Drive standardization and digitalization of project management tools and reporting systems
• Benchmark best practices and improve organizational project maturity
• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and institutionalize knowledge management
  
  

Leadership & Communication – 5%

• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and execution mindset
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and high-performance culture
• Support talent development in project management capabilities
  
  

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project management, engineering, operations, or related functions
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional or complex projects
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and problem resolution
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Oracle, Jira, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
  
  

Culture Commitment

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

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

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. Its 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.

About The Team

Coherent Gaoyi Asia Pacific headquarters is located in Fuzhou city. It is a leading manufacturer of engineering materials and optical appliances, providing innovative products and solutions for communication, industrial and semiconductor equipment. In Fuzhou, there are 23 factories, more than 100,000 square meters of advanced factories and ultra-clean production facilities. There are more than 5,000 skilled employees. It covers material development, optical component platform R&D, optical device and module R&D, 5G components and SiC products R&D and production. It is a leading enterprise of industry and informatization in Fujian Province. The company has won many honors such as "National High-tech Enterprise", "National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise" et al.

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