Product Line Manager, Contour & Sbend Optical Fiber

Corning • Charlotte, NC

1d • $148,181 - $203,749 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning’s Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) division is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead the global strategy for the Contour and S-Bend fiber product lines. In this high-visibility role, you will own the full product lifecycle — from market positioning and competitive strategy to forecasting, intellectual property, and end-of-life management. You will work across Technology, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive both short- and long-term profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline with a strong analytical background
• 10+ years of experience in product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering within an engineering-based, customer-focused environment
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects and leading multi-functional teams
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent demonstrated business experience
• Experience managing direct reports
• Background in manufacturing, product development, or business strategy
• Financial analysis and accounting experience
• Experience leading multicultural or multi-geographic projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global product line strategy, managing the Contour and S-Bend fiber products through the full lifecycle — from market positioning through obsolescence
• Lead a cross-functional, multi-site product team of functional leads across Technology, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Marketing, and Sales
• Define the product line’s market value proposition; assess downstream market requirements, competitive threats, and optimal solutions for performance, quality, and customer needs
• Own the product line planning process, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and forecast management in coordination with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain
• Develop and manage an intellectual property and product standards strategy for the product line

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

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