Optical Fiber Cable Strategy Product Line Manager

Optical Fiber Cable Strategy Product Line Manager Date: Jun 3, 2026 Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Hickory, NC, US, 28601 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 75240 Optical Communications segment has evolved from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment into a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. Role Purpose The OFC Strategy PLM owns the end‑user‑informed fiber‑and‑cable strategy and alignment across Corning Optical Communications (COC)—OFC, OCS, DCBU, and PCS—to maximize product value and speed‑to‑market, with a primary planning horizon of 18+ months. What this role owns A shared “north star” for application‑driven fiber‑and‑cable attribute targets and platform direction, grounded in end‑user voice of customer (VoC) Application‑based roadmaps (e.g., Scale Out, Scale Up, CPO, Long Haul, etc.) and the translation of those roadmaps into clear product requirements Early visibility and alignment on manufacturing, capacity, and portfolio tradeoffs that impact roadmap feasibility Clear decision rights and an operating rhythm for requirements intake, prioritization, and escalation across OFC/OCS/DCBU/PCS (steering‑team level engagement; not day‑to‑day project management) Demand‑to‑capacity translation to align OFC and OCS capability/capacity ramps (fiber, cable, and connectivity dependencies) Location Charlotte, NC Headquarters, or any NC Plant location (Hickory, Newton, Trivium Facility, Concord, Winston Salem, or Wilmington, NC) Key Responsibilities Build and maintain direct VoC signal for key applications and translate it into product requirements, attribute targets, and roadmap choices Serve as the single strategic interface across OFC/OCS/DCBU/PCS; document decisions, drive alignment, and elevate when needed Partner with OFC operations and OFC/OCS/DCBU/PCS planning to define investment triggers for fiber and cable capacity/capability Ensure OFC is consistently represented when cross‑division decisions impact future fiber‑and‑cable requirements Influence without authority: lead through executive‑ready synthesis, clear tradeoffs, and structured recommendations Measures of success Published and adopted application roadmaps with clear attribute targets, decision rights, and review cadence Stronger, more quantifiable product value propositions tied to end‑user outcomes Improved time‑to‑market through earlier alignment and fewer late changes/rework Higher utilization of assets across fiber, cable, and connectivity through aligned demand‑to‑capacity planning What this role is not While residing within the PLM organization, this role is not responsible for P&L ownership, product team people leadership, plant priority‑setting, day‑to‑day expediting, project management, or operational execution. Experiences/Education – Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related technical degree required 10+ years industry experience in optical communications and/or adjacent industry such as semiconductor, AI infrastructure, optical connectivity, advanced packaging, data center, or related technology markets strongly preferred Demonstrated success owning product strategy/roadmaps across a complex, cross‑functional organization with competing priorities Strong customer‑facing and VoC translation capability (turning ambiguous application needs into crisp requirements/attribute targets) Ability to synthesize complex tradeoffs (technical, manufacturing, capacity, and portfolio) into decision‑ready recommendations for senior leaders Proven ability to influence across peer organizations (leading without direct authority); comfort driving alignment and escalation Comfort operating in the gray; demonstrates high tolerance for risk and the ability to frame, quantify, and communicate tradeoffs (vs. defaulting to “no” when outcomes aren’t fully known) Experiences/Education – Desired MBA or advanced technical/business degree preferred Experience in optical communications, network connectivity, datacenter infrastructure, or adjacent systems‑level product environments This position does not support immigration sponsorship. Salary range: $155,915.00 - $214,384.00 (full‑time). Starting pay depends on job‑related factors, including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results 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 pay, depending on 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 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. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte #J-18808-Ljbffr