Director, Product Management Jobs in Santa Clara, CA
Director, Product Management jobs in Santa Clara are in high demand, concentrated in the central business core near Silicon Valley Boulevard, the Bowers District, and the Great America tech corridor, across semiconductors, enterprise software, and consumer electronics. Companies hiring right now include ServiceNow, Palo Alto Networks, and Qualcomm. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This Product Line Manager position is to focus on the technology and product roadmap development for Advanced Components Business Unit (ACBU). The candidate is expected to work with other functional teams, including Development and Product Engineering, Sales, PLM team members, to engage with customers to support their product requirements on a broad range of platforms within Optical Components Business Group.
The main role should be to manage and develop a differentiated component product line for ACBU; Work with the GM and Group level Sales team to expand current markets and define necessary technologies and product roadmap to address new applications/markets.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels
Team leadership experience and able to mentor and develop junior level PLM.
- Understanding in Optical communication market segment and the key technical attributes in optics
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues and able to make sound logical decisions.
Ability to prepare and present concise plans, reports and other project documents.
Exhibits effective listening, influencing, and negotiating skills.
Understand multi-national cultures, able to lead and coordinate different functional teams in different global sites.
Must be a task-oriented master to lead the project team as the focal point to achieve critical milestones, cost targets and product requirements.
This position may require regular international travel.
Education & Experience
MSc in Engineering related discipline required; PhD or MBA preferred
5+years of experience in Product Marketing or Product Development related position
Candidates should have relevant technical experience in micro-optics technology.
Skills
Team leader but also can be an Individual Contributor, Adaptability, Customer Focus, Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Continuous Improvement, Professional and Technical Knowledge and Skills, Reliable and Dependable, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Positive Relationships and Conflict Management, Work Standards/ Quality/ Details, LeadershipSafety 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .
This Product Line Manager position is to focus on the technology and product roadmap development for Advanced Components Business Unit (ACBU). The candidate is expected to work with other functional teams, including Development and Product Engineering, Sales, PLM team members, to engage with customers to support their product requirements on a broad range of platforms within Optical Components Business Group.
The main role should be to manage and develop a differentiated component product line for ACBU; Work with the GM and Group level Sales team to expand current markets and define necessary technologies and product roadmap to address new applications/markets.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the strategic and functional levels
Team leadership experience and able to mentor and develop junior level PLM.
- Understanding in Optical communication market segment and the key technical attributes in optics
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues and able to make sound logical decisions.
Ability to prepare and present concise plans, reports and other project documents.
Exhibits effective listening, influencing, and negotiating skills.
Understand multi-national cultures, able to lead and coordinate different functional teams in different global sites.
Must be a task-oriented master to lead the project team as the focal point to achieve critical milestones, cost targets and product requirements.
This position may require regular international travel.
Education & Experience
MSc in Engineering related discipline required; PhD or MBA preferred
5+years of experience in Product Marketing or Product Development related position
Candidates should have relevant technical experience in micro-optics technology.
Skills
Team leader but also can be an Individual Contributor, Adaptability, Customer Focus, Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Continuous Improvement, Professional and Technical Knowledge and Skills, Reliable and Dependable, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Positive Relationships and Conflict Management, Work Standards/ Quality/ Details, LeadershipSafety 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .
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Director, Product Management Jobs in Santa Clara: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a director, product management job in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara's director, product management market is driven by semiconductor companies, enterprise cloud platforms, and consumer electronics firms concentrated near the Bowers District and Silicon Valley Boulevard. Candidates who lead cross-functional hardware-software programs and can show measurable impact on product roadmaps get the most traction. Experience with platform-scale products and familiarity with the Santa Clara tech ecosystem gives a real edge over generalist applicants from outside the region.
Which companies hire director, product managements in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara director, product management roles are posted by ServiceNow, Palo Alto Networks, and Qualcomm and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer mix skews heavily toward established semiconductor giants, enterprise infrastructure firms, and fast-growing cloud companies anchored in Santa Clara's central business districts.
Are there remote director, product management jobs in Santa Clara?
Yes, though remote availability varies since director-level product roles in Santa Clara often require on-site collaboration with hardware and engineering teams. About 100% of director, product management openings tied to Santa Clara are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with flexibility most common in software and cloud platform divisions rather than hardware-focused product lines.
How can I get a director, product management job in Santa Clara with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Santa Clara is moving up from a senior product manager role at a local semiconductor or enterprise software company, where promotion to director is common for candidates who own a full product line. Targeting associate PM programs at mid-size Santa Clara tech firms, then building toward team leadership, is the clearest on-ramp for those earlier in their careers.
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