CSS MANAGER II, PROJECT DELIVERY, NA
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**CSS Manager II, Project Delivery, NA**

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**Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831 Requisition Number: 50621

Corning is one of the worlds leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed peoples lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Scope of Position:

Engaging with Finance Leadership (up through the CFO Staff) in a multi-national/multi-cultural environment to gain stakeholder alignment and present Project Status, Findings, and Results.

End-to-End Project Management for Finance Transformation initiatives.

Role includes Chartering, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Sponsor and Executive Committee Review, Planning, Execution, Stakeholder engagement, and Project Closure.

Diverse array of projects from tactical to strategic including:

o Finance Transformations: SAP S/4 HANA Deployments, SAP Central Finance, Blackline, Khalix, Tax Engines, Power BI Analytics, Robotics, new functional process and technology introductions

o Finance Optimizations: Process improvements, PeopleSoft/SAP deployments, Shared Service integration's, ERP upgrades, Cost reductions, business process design and new functional process/technology introductions

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Engage with Finance Stakeholders at all levels of the organization to seek inputs on requirements and to socialize status/influence results throughout Project Lifecycle

Run effective and efficient project management processes to drive good work prioritization and resource allocation decisions

Create project charters, project plans, resource plans, cost estimates

Manage project resources to achieve project deliverables Review project spend budget and forecast variances to identify areas for action.

Provide regular project updates to Sponsor, Steerage, and PMOs

Document and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle

Escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution

Document and track activities, scope changes and lessons learned

Ensure projects are delivered within timeline, budget and deliverables are met.

May be asked to lead multi-million-dollar projects or multiple smaller scope projects depending on project portfolio and business needs

Travel Requirements: 25-50% domestic/international travel possible depending on project(s) assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree required. MBA or equivalent preferred with Finance concentration

Previous experience in Finance Operations and/or Finance Transformation work including work in Shared Services Centers.

Staffed and responsible for a work stream of tasks/deliverables on Finance-systems implementation

Project Management work experiences (PMBOK, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile)

Work with multiple groups and cross function team experiences.

Required Skills:

Polish Ability to interface at all levels within the organization and install confidence and trust

Functional business experience (in Finance)

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Projects. Uses these tools to work more efficiently and reduce time.

Problem Solving, Analytical skills, Exceptional Follow Through

Demonstrates initiative and effectively manages self and team through a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates Project Management skills and experiences

Process Improvement Experience

Ability to prioritize work to meet deliverables / timelines in an effective manner

Desired Skills:

Strong Organization Skills, Process Rigor, Attention to Detail, Responsive

Understanding of Shared Services Operations

Understanding of Corning Functional processes (Finance)

Functional understanding of PeopleSoft and/or SAP systems

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Green Belt certification Soft Skills:

Excellent written and oral presentation skills needed to brief high-level management

Strong leadership skills to engage business leadership and leverage talent in a matrix organization

Additional leadership skills: Influencing, Motivating, Change Champion, Adaptable

Sense of urgency and creativity to handle project issues and adapt plan to meet objectives

Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change

Cross-cultural Sensitivity

Customer Focus with emphasis on exceptional project delivery

Highly Collaborative

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.