Program Manager

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

33d•$97,542 - $134,121•Hybrid

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible. The company's technologies impact various markets, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. This role is responsible for leading technical teams and collaborating with customers to execute programs and meet market needs within a broad range of optical technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in a technical field (Engineering or Physical Sciences).
5+ years experience with Project Management / Leadership in leading internal or external teams
Ability to lead cross functional teams (commercial, technical, operations) in execution of programs, risk management, problem solving and execution of strategy
Proven technical aptitude with ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team and communicate updates across multiple organizational levels
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment, bias toward action.

Nice To Haves

Experience in optics and Master’s Degree a plus.
Experience with a Stage Gate Product Development Process
Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward creating new engineered products
A passionate and creative problem solver
Organized, meticulous attention to detail, self-starter, and motivated
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Project).

Responsibilities

Defines and executes an overall program plan, including financial and people resources, to scale appropriately in each stage to meet program objectives and remain within budget. Drives program progress, reconfirms the program's value proposition, and recommends progression or elimination to leadership.
Monitors for changes in customer requirements/scope or other assumptions and resolves their impact on the program's strategy, business case, business model, risk level, resource requirements, speed, and value proposition. Works with customers during each stage to keep them engaged, lead the scope of the program, and interpret their perception of the product being developed.
Sets key program messages and handles information flow related to program direction, issues, needs, and progress with key constituencies including business leadership, corporate leadership, customers, and team members.
Develops and leads a compelling business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) and value proposition for the product relative to the division’s strategy, market needs, and competition. Identifies commercial, technical, and manufacturing levers to improve the program's business case. Oversees product testing and evaluation to confirm the initial value proposition, build fundamental understanding of the technology that enables continued differentiation, and ensure manufacturing implementation of requirements are met.
Identifies potential origins of strategic control and ensures that intellectual property is protected.
Utilizes Corning's innovation process as appropriate to direct program activities.