Project Portfolio Specialist

Corning•Wilmington, NC

4d•$81,750 - $112,406•Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Project Management or Leadership
Attention to detail and strong data analysis
Effective leadership, organization and planning skills with ability to handle changing priorities
Knowledge and experience with project planning tools such as MS Project, risk analysis, and KT decision analysis
Prooven ability to track material shippments
Fianacial understanding to determine forcasting spending.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of project management and financial fundamentals
Understanding of the Capricorn process.
Experience with Planview
Interviewing experience to determine the best candidates for positions
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process

Responsibilities

Facilitate and maintain all aspects of AMT/FCPs capital project portfolio. This includes resource planning, capital forecasting, Planview input requirements, and routine Capricorn/Capital PMO update requirements.
Assist Department Manager with scenario analysis for projects, as needed.
Work closely with staff on determining project needs and determine ways to fill gaps.
Manage department recruiting/hiring activities, both direct and contingent, to ensure effective and efficient selection and on-boarding of resources. Work closely with resourcing firms on needs and screen potential candidates.
Coordinate the capital management process for the group. With inputs from the project teams, managing Planview entries, updates, reports, and periodic reviews.
Assist project teams in the Capricorn process.
Maintain the department budget, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
Supervise administrative resources in the group.
Coordinate project scheduling.