IT Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

IT Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

Date: May 22, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75158

**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. **

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking an IT, Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) leader to own the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of the enterprise Teamcenter PLM platform across Corning's global manufacturing businesses. The ideal candidate combines deep Teamcenter technical knowledge, strategic vision for leveraging technology to optimize business processes, an organizational change management mindset, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

This leader will own divisional PLM roadmaps, drive integration strategy connecting Teamcenter to CAD, ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems, and champion PLM as a value-creation engine across Corning. Success is measured by end-user adoption, business partner satisfaction, and the sustained growth of a team and platform that continuously raise the bar.

Key Responsibilities

Teamcenter PLM Strategy & Delivery

• Own the enterprise Teamcenter PLM platform lifecycle-from strategic roadmap through implementation, upgrade, and continuous improvement across global business divisions.

• Drive value delivery by leveraging the latest Teamcenter Active Workspace Client (AWC) capabilities, ensuring the platform evolves ahead of business needs.

• Develop and execute division-specific PLM roadmaps aligned with business strategies, manufacturing objectives, and engineering workflows.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in PLM, Engineering, or Manufacturing IT within a global environment.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter, including Active Workspace Client (AWC) deployments.

• 5+ years leading teams, setting performance standards, and developing people in a technical delivery environment.

• Demonstrated experience delivering Teamcenter implementations, platform upgrades, and driving continuous improvement within a Teamcenter environment.

• Experience with enterprise integration connecting PLM to ERP, CAD, MES, or other critical business systems.

• Working proficiency in SDLC and Agile/waterfall hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Experience driving organizational change management-managing the people side of technology change to ensure adoption and sustained value.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with understanding of engineering design practices, product lifecycle processes, and manufacturing workflows.

U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR requirements.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Prosci Change Practitioner.

• Experience leading blended teams (direct employees, consultants, and staff augmentation).

• Multi-industry experience (e.g., Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Consumer Products).

• Exposure to regulated environments (ITAR, GMP, or equivalent) and/or platform consolidation from legacy PLM/PDM systems to enterprise Teamcenter.

• Multi-CAD experience (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Solid Edge) and familiarity with Teamcenter modules such as Change Management, EasyPlan, or Quality.

Travel

Approximately 15%, domestic and international.

Location:

This position can be based in Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $149,110.00 - $205,027.00 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.

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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte