VP of Research & Development, Transport Subsystems

Primary Duties & Responsibilities



* Executing on the Optical Subsystem product development funnel within Telecommunications Transport business.


* Leading a team of exceptional engineers (R&D and NPI, located mostly in Shanghai and Fuzhou), with a long and proven track-record of delivering 1) complex high-end optical susbsystem products to Tier 1 customers across the world, 2) strong revenues and 3) strong market share position.


* Establishing a small elite team of experienced design authorities, optics/hardware/firmware engineers, and SW architects in North America within the first six months to bolster customer intimacy.


* Growing the R&D team and infrastructure in North America within the first year to become largely self-sufficient in developing and delivering optical subsystem products to domestic customers, demonstrating execution velocity and flexibility.


* Ensuring resiliency across the global R&D organization, eliminating high-risk dependencies and single points of vulnerability (skillsets, personnel, location)


* Aligning with Product Management on Annual Operating Plan and NPI priorities, ensuring all NPI programs are fully resourced and supported to meet committed milestones and deliverables.


* Managing quarterly R&D expenses (headcount, material, and contracting services) within approved annual operating plan budget.


* Shepharding all NPI programs through Coherent's stage gate process, taking proactive actions as necessary to maintain committed development schedule.


* Mentoring, coaching, and developing the product development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity

Education & Experience



* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.


* At least 15 years of experience in product development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex optical subsystem products.


* 10+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation.


* Experience managing a large global R&D team across multiple sites and timezones.


* Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with customers


* Passionate about technology, innovation, and customer satisfaction.


* Deep knowledge of optical networks and systems, applications, technologies, and solutions.


* Experience in identifying and pipelining advance technology development ahead of product development.


* Strong organizational, human resource management, and planning skills.


* Experience in identifying and protecting valuable Intellectual Property


* Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic environment, perform under

stress, and be a team player.

Skills



* Inspirational leadership


* Adept at assessing risks early in development programs


* Skilled in identifying and remedying organizational gaps


* Strong interpersonal, teaming, and pr...