Capital Project Manager

Corning • Painted Post, NY

11d

About The Position

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.

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

Scope of Position:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage capital projects that support business objectives. These projects will typically focus on enhancing manufacturing capacity, establishing manufacturing operations for new business ventures, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, employing fundamental project management practices such as the stage gate process to ensure successful delivery of project goals.

Requirements

• 10 years of industry experience
• Minimum of 3-5 yrs project management experience
• BS Degree in Engineering field
• Team Leadership:  Strong ability to lead, inspire, and mentor teams, ensuring collaboration and productivity.
• Project Management Skills (understanding and application)
• Scope development and acceptance criteria
• Establish and manage a budget.
• Spending control
• Change control
• Planning, organizing and executing the plan
• Schedule management
• Effective communication skills:  Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to relay information to team members, stakeholders, and executives.
• Technical ability:  Quickly grasp technical concepts and gain an understanding of the manufacturing process as well as the associated facility services and facility design.
• Manage stress, building trust, and maintaining positive relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills:  Ability to present project updates, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and business leaders in a professional and impactful manner.  This includes accurately and succinctly articulating decisions and recommendations required to be made by stakeholders and business leaders.
• Contractor and vendor management:  This includes all aspects associated with the entire cycle from the selection process, change controls process, scope delivery, and turnover.
• Adaptability and Flexibility:  Ability to adjust to changing circumstances, priorities, and project requirements.
• Problem solving:  Exceptional analytical skills to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and resolve challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conflict resolution:  Skill in mediating disputes and maintaining harmonious relationships among team members and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degree- BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
• Innovative and technically curious
• Experience working with the Scientific and Technology communities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in glass or ceramics.
• Knowledge of PDRI, Stage Gate and Last Planner
• Negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:  Direct supervision of project team.  Provide strong leadership to guide them, resolve conflicts, and make timely decisions to ensure the project's compliance with safety, scope schedule, cost, and other project specific deliverables such as those associated with product quality, equipment and process capability, machine and line rates, equipment uptime, etc.
• Project Management: Execute all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, leveraging the stage gate process and all of it's associated tools.
• Scope Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and schedules to deliver outcomes within approved limits while maintaining quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution and minimize disruptions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization, ensuring stakeholders are informed of project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and apply best practices to optimize project execution and outcomes.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees