Location: Corning,NY, USA
Requisition Number: 65416
Corning is vital to progress - in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.
We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.
Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.
Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
* Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
* Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
* Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
* Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
* Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Role Purpose
Position will be responsible for leading technical teams to execute innovation projects that will enable Advanced Optics to meet their strategy for future technology development
Key Responsibilities
* Defines and executes overall technical project plans, including financial and people resources that allows the projects to meet objectives and remain within budget. Drives the project progress, reconfirming the project's value proposition, and recommending the progression (or elimination) of the project to leadership, as appropriate
* Monitors for changes in requirements/scope or other assumptions, predicted level of risk, resource requirements and schedule.
* Sets key project messages and handles the information flow related to project direction, issues, needs, and progress with key project constituencies including business leadership, corporate leadership, customers, and team members.
* Oversees product testing and evaluation and drives manufacturing implementation of requirements.
* Ensures that intellectual property is protected
* Utilizes Corning's Tollgate process as appropriate to direct project activities.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's Degree - preferably in a technical field (Engineering or Physical Sciences).
* 2-5 years' experience with Project Management / Leadership in leading internal or external teams
* Ability to lead cross functional teams (commercial, technical, operations) in execution of projects, risk management, problem solving and execution of strategy
* Proven technical aptitude with ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team and communicate updates across multiple organizational levels
* Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
* Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment, bias toward action.
* We Anticipate 5-10% travel for this role at times depending on the program. May involve international travel.
Desired Experience
* Experience in optics a plus.
* Experience with a Stage Gate Product Development Process
* Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward creating new engineered products
* A passionate and creative problem solver
* Organized, meticulous attention to detail, self-starter, and motivated
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $79,584.00 - $109,428.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
* Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues' contributions.
* Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
* Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
* Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
* Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at ...@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Corning