Automation Innovation Project Manager
About The Position
Corning’s Optical Connectivity Solutions organization is seeking an experienced Automation Innovation Project Manager to lead automation innovation projects from concept through implementation. The role leads cross-functional efforts across Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to develop and deliver new solutions. The project manager drives execution, navigates complexity, aligns stakeholders, and delivers high-quality solutions that meet customer needs. The position involves leading projects through early-stage development and managing scope, budget, manufacturing, and quality targets. It also requires coordinating priorities, dependencies, risks, resources, and change across an agile project lifecycle; communicating project status and escalation needs; and improving project management tools, methods, and practices. The role includes up to 25% domestic and international travel based on project needs. Immigration sponsorship is not supported.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of project management experience in automation or equipment development.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional technical projects.
- Strong project planning, execution, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with customer requirements, trade-off analysis, and structured decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional, and global environment.
- Ability to build trust and credibility across teams and stakeholders.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong ownership and accountability for project outcomes.
- High integrity and alignment with organizational values.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree and/or PMP certification.
- Experience in high-speed automation or high-precision equipment development.
- Experience with manufacturing processes related to optical products.
- Knowledge of telecommunications or data center product design, application, and testing.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing automation innovation projects through early-stage development.
- Drive project execution to meet scope, budget, manufacturing, and quality targets.
- Manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and change throughout an agile project lifecycle.
- Proactively secure resources and work across functions to remove roadblocks and resolve constraints.
- Communicate project status, key decisions, risks, and escalation needs to stakeholders and leadership.
- Facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, and enable effective decision-making across teams.
- Drive continuous improvement of project management tools, methods, and best practices.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; combined retirement contributions can reach 7%–12% of pay depending on age and years of service.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
