Sr. Technology Project Leader

Corning•Keller, TX

1d•$132,589 - $182,310•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technology Project Leader plans and drives execution of technology and product development projects that deliver value-aligned solutions from concept through manufacturing readiness. The role partners closely with Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget using clear, concise, and effective communication. Senior Technology Project Leaders lead cross-functional project teams, proactively manage risks and issues, and support sound decision-making to enable successful execution while balancing technical requirements, business needs, and resource constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, technology development, and/or technical project leadership roles
Project Management experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of passive telecommunication and data center product design, application, testing and/or industry standards
Experience in manufacturing processes related to passive optical products: Automated and manual assembly; Injection molding; Sheet metal fabrication; Optical fiber termination
Project management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Advanced degree (MS or MBA)

Responsibilities

Plan and lead execution of assigned technology projects to achieve scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and key milestones using effective planning and estimating techniques.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans to maintain delivery commitments.
Manage project scope and change control in alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
Facilitate team collaboration, decision-making, and issue resolution while proactively addressing resource needs and project gaps.
Build a strong understanding of product and process technical designs to identify risks, gaps, and alignment with customer and market needs.
Partner with technical team members to evaluate tradeoffs, support informed decisions, and align project execution with scalable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and escalation needs clearly to stakeholders, tailoring messaging to different audiences and supporting customer, vendor, or external partner engagement as needed.
Maintain project documentation in accordance with organizational standards, apply established project management methods and tools, and contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned activities.