Job Description

Requisition Number: 74655

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. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for ensuring all project execution within their assigned phase, enforcing and monitoring process standards, facilitating employee development, and acting as the main escalation point for off-track projects within their phase. This role champions continuous improvement and mentors project managers to drive overall project and team success.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Responsible for overseeing successful project execution within their assigned phase, ensuring deliverables are met in alignment with organizational expectations.
• Enforces and monitors process standards, ensuring consistency and quality in project management practices across teams.
• Drives employee development through managing objectives, supporting personal training plans, and tracking individual growth.
• Creates and maintains individual competency heat maps to assess capabilities and identify opportunities for employee development.
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring for project managers, fostering professional growth and a collaborative team culture.
• Identifies and reports suggestions for improving processes and standards to the PM Manager, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Responsible for effectively resourcing projects within their phase, ensuring alignment with project needs and assignment criteria.
• Acts as the primary escalation point of contact (POC) for internal and external off-track projects within their phase, driving resolution and supporting risk mitigation.

Travel Requirements:
• Up to 50% travel may be required, including both domestic and international travel based on business needs.

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or technical team leadership.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop employees and project managers.
• Demonstrated success with process improvement and ensuring quality standards.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Desired Skills:
• Experience with project management methodologies and standards.
• Passionate about employee development and team leadership.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in identifying and solving issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $121,756.00 - $167,415.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our 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.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com