Chief Enterprise Architect

Requisition Number: 75437 Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. We are seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to shape our Digital & Information Technology organization. Role Purpose Corning is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to help shape the future of our Digital & Information Technology organization. In this key leadership role, you will modernize Enterprise Architecture into a product‑centric, business‑enabling capability that helps teams move faster, scale AI and data, and align products, platforms, and technology across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Define and lead Corning’s Enterprise Architecture vision, principles, and operating model Build and evolve a modern EA practice focused on speed, agility, and business value Partner with product, platform, and data leaders to support Corning’s transition to a product operating model Establish enterprise patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures to improve integration and reduce friction Help scale AI, data, and platform capabilities across the organization Collaborate with InfoSec, Legal, and technology leaders to embed governance, security, and compliance into architecture Lead and mentor a federated architecture community across solution, platform, and data architecture Experiences/Education - Required 15+ years of enterprise architecture or related technical leadership experience 5+ years in a senior architecture leadership role Experience transforming Enterprise Architecture from a traditional centralized model to a federated, product‑aligned approach Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, and LLMs Proven ability to influence across business and technology leadership in a complex global organization Experience building enterprise standards, governance models, and architectural guardrails Experiences/Education - Desired Experience in manufacturing, industrial, R&D, or materials science environments Cloud platform expertise across AWS, Azure, or GCP Background leading large‑scale digital transformation initiatives Familiarity with product management frameworks and product‑centric operating models Why This Role Matters This is an opportunity to define how architecture drives business value at scale. You will help create an environment where teams move faster with less friction, AI and data capabilities scale securely, enterprise platforms are better connected, and Enterprise Architecture is viewed as a strategic enabler — not a bottleneck. Benefits The range for this position is $184,157.00 - $253,216.00 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. Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. 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, total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. 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). Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. Immigration Sponsorship This position supports immigration sponsorship. EEO Statement 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr