Equipment Porfolio Manager

Corning • Town of Canton, NY

75d • $147,880 - $203,335 • Onsite

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. 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. 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, automotive, and solar 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; Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Expertise in planning, execution, budgeting, and resource allocation for capital projects.
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving tools, such as: DMAIC, MEE, error proofing, KT.
• Skilled in developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and budget management.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop project teams.
• Understanding of facilities, equipment, manufacturing processes, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Planview Portfolios) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Results-oriented with a high commitment to achieving goals.
• Flexible and able to manage shifting priorities, uncertainty, and change.
• Collaborative across organizational boundaries and teams.
• US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• Structured problem-solving skills (e.g. KT, DMAIC).
• Project management skills
• DMAIC Six Sigma methodology
• Green Belt Certified
• Proficient in collaborative workspace environments such as Teams and SharePoint
• Project estimation, cost control, and scheduling experience
• Experience supervising/coaching personnel

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong project leadership through project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout phases.
• Develop clear project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Appropriation Request (AR) documentation.
• Act as the sites Capital COE subject matter expert.
• Develop and deliver concise project presentations to plant and division leadership to obtain project funding.
• Lead, coach, and train project leads at the site as needed.
• May encompass job duties in facilities, equipment, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Manage capital and expense project portfolios for the manufacturing site using Planview Portfolios application.
• Lead five-year planning process for capital, project expense, and experimental/development budgets.
• Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives.
• Providing guidance to project leads to achieving goals in accordance with established policies.
• Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.
• Establish and recommend changes to policies which affect subordinate organization(s).
• Frequently interacts with project managers, customers and/or functional peer group managers.
• May interact with senior management. Interactions normally involve matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.
• Lead all phases of capital projects, including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and alignment with strategic objectives, to support project funding and decision-making.
• Serve as the site’s Capricorn subject matter expert (SME).
• Deliver project presentations to plant and division leadership for funding approval.
• Coach, train, and guide project lead to enhance project management capabilities.
• Manage capital and expense project portfolios using Planview Portfolios or similar tools.
• Oversee five-year planning for capital, expense, and experimental/development budgets.
• Monitor project performance metrics and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and senior management to ensure project success.
• Recommend and implement policy changes to improve project and portfolio management processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for facilities, equipment, and manufacturing-related projects.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
• 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.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior