Business Project Manager - AMD & Others

Corning•City of Corning, NY

6d•$151,376 - $208,142

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. The Business Project Manager – AMD & Others is responsible for leading cross-functional execution in support of customer commitments, business priorities, and account growth across both the Photonics Connectivity Solutions (PCS) and Data Center Business Unit (DCBU) organizations. This role serves as a dedicated project management leader for the AMD & Other (non-NVIDIA and Broadcom) accounts, focused on driving alignment, execution, and accountability across a complex, fast-paced, customer-driven environment. This position is dedicated exclusively to AMD & Others and is responsible for ensuring that internal teams are aligned and operating effectively to meet critical deliverables, contractual obligations, and strategic account priorities. The role will work closely with the AMD Business Director and key leaders across the organization to coordinate activities, remove roadblocks, track milestones, and drive timely resolution of issues that impact customer execution. The Director will lead a broad range of project management activities, including cross-functional planning, action tracking, risk management, executive reporting, and coordination of deliverables across Product Line Management, Account Management, Customer Experience, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other key functions. The role requires a high degree of independence, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to convert business priorities into structured execution plans. In the near term, this role will focus primarily on strengthening internal execution, improving issue resolution, driving integration across PCS and DCBU, and increasing operational discipline in support of AMD & other customer commitments. Over time, the role may expand to include greater involvement in external and customer-facing project coordination as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred
10+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, business operations, account operations, or related leadership roles in a complex matrixed environment
Experience in Optical Communications is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of the Optical Communications organization and demonstrated ability to navigate internal structures and processes effectively
Proven experience driving execution across cross-functional teams in support of strategic customers or high-priority business initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight timelines
Strong executive communication skills, including experience preparing leadership updates, presentations, and business review materials
Ability to work independently with limited direction and maintain strong focus on priorities, deadlines, and outcomes
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to identify execution risks, coordinate stakeholders, and drive timely resolution of issues

Nice To Haves

Strong project leadership skills with a bias for action and consistent follow-through
Highly organized and effective at managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong relationship-building and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to bring structure and clarity to complex or evolving workstreams
Experience supporting strategic customer accounts and managing deliverables tied to customer expectations
Ability to balance strategic priorities with detailed execution
Comfort working in fast-paced environments with changing demands and timelines
Strong business judgment and the ability to make progress in ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

Lead project management activities for the AMD & other accounts, ensuring alignment and execution of key customer commitments, strategic priorities, and cross-functional deliverables
Drive end-to-end execution of critical internal initiatives that support customer delivery, including milestone tracking, action management, issue resolution, and follow-through across teams
Coordinate with leaders and stakeholders across PCS and DCBU to ensure priorities are aligned and execution remains on track
Establish and maintain clear project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and escalation paths for high-priority workstreams tied to the AMD & other accounts
Monitor progress against contractual commitments, internal deliverables, and customer-related milestones to ensure timely execution and visibility to potential gaps
Facilitate cross-functional reviews, governance meetings, and follow-up actions to improve accountability and execution discipline
Partner with Product Line Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Experience, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to coordinate deliverables and resolve issues
Identify risks, dependencies, and execution challenges early, and drive appropriate escalation and resolution to minimize impact on customer commitments
Prepare leadership updates, executive presentations, status reports, and business review materials that communicate progress, risks, priorities, and decision needs clearly and effectively
Support business planning and execution for the AMD & other accounts by translating strategic priorities into structured project plans and operating mechanisms
Strengthen coordination and execution across business units to improve responsiveness, integration, and overall customer support