Product Line Manager

Corning • Village of Fairport, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Line Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and business success of a subset of Corning’s Precision Optics products, customers, and projects servicing our Wafer Inspection segments. By leveraging deep commercial acumen, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership skills, the PLM ensures that Corning’s Precision Optics offerings in these segments are well-positioned for growth, revenue success, and market differentiation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field required.
• Demonstrated 8+ years of relevant experience in product management, business development, technical marketing, or related roles within technology-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global organization.
• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic business plans, managing complex customer relationships, and delivering on revenue, margin, and growth targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; able to distill and articulate sophisticated value propositions to both technical and commercial audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced commercial degree highly preferred.
• Semiconductor industry knowledge is a plus.
• Financial analysis experience
• Work experience in strategy

Responsibilities

• Leads a cross-functional business teams (such as Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and the PLM for Precision Optics) to develop and execute growth, performance improvement, and cost-reduction strategies (and works closely with market intelligence, marcomm, legal, IP, and HR as needed).
• Own the product lifecycle management of a subset of Precision Optics products—including portfolio strategy, revenue and demand forecasting, commercialization, and phase-out decisions.
• Primary point of contact with key customers and project teams, championing customer requirements across the organization and engaging in operational or technical escalations as needed to drive positive outcomes and timely resolutions.
• Develop, manage, and deliver on financial plans—including annual and quarterly demand and revenue forecasts, pricing strategies, and profitability targets for assigned products.
• Define and communicate compelling value propositions for new product initiatives based on market insights, customer feedback, and technology trends.in Corning precision optics
• Identify, prioritize, and champion new business opportunities; collaborate closely with Sales to build go-to-market strategies and detailed execution plans to win target programs.
• Collaborate with Development & Engineering (D&E) teams, providing business requirements, prioritization, and justification for resource allocation and budget spend to support current and future business needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product strategies and ensure Corning's competitive advantage.
• Work with operations partners to optimize inventory management, supply continuity, delivery performance, and overall product quality.
• Identify and drive improvements in cost structure, lead time, and product performance.
• Lead or participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) discussions and resolve supply chain disruptions and escalations in alignment with global priorities.

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.
• 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.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

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