Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – Advanced Optics

Location: Fairport, NY 14450, USA (60 O'Connor Road)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Occasional overtime may be required based on project needs (with approval).

Position Summar

yWe are seeking an experienced Project Manage r to support strategic and technical programs within the Advanced Optics (AO) division. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with internal and external customers, and drive programs from concept through delivery while ensuring alignment with technical, schedule, cost, and business objectives

.This role requires strong project leadership, customer engagement, business acumen, and the ability to manage complex technical programs in a fast-paced innovation environment

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Key Responsibiliti

esProgram & Project Leadersh

• ipLead technical and cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex programs and project
• s.Define and manage overall program plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risks, and deliverable
• s.Drive projects from initiation through commercialization and deliver
• y.Utilize established project management methodologies and stage-gate processes to ensure successful executio
• n.Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues, and changes in scop

e.Customer & Stakeholder Manageme

• ntPartner closely with internal and external customers to define requirements and ensure successful outcome
• s.Manage customer expectations, maintain engagement throughout project lifecycles, and ensure alignment with project objective
• s.Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholder

s.Business & Strategic Planni

• ngDevelop and maintain compelling business cases, including financial impact assessments, P&L considerations, and value proposition
• s.Evaluate commercial, technical, and manufacturing opportunities to strengthen program outcome
• s.Assess changing customer requirements and market conditions, adjusting project strategies accordingl
• y.Recommend project continuation, acceleration, modification, or termination based on business and technical evaluation

s.Technical & Manufacturing Suppo

• rtGuide technical teams in problem-solving and decision-makin
• g.Oversee product testing, validation, and evaluation activitie
• s.Support successful transfer of products and technologies into manufacturing environment
• s.Ensure intellectual property considerations and strategic controls are appropriately manage

d.Process & Governan

• ceApply project management best practices, including risk management, scope control, milestone tracking, and resource plannin
• g.Utilize Corning's Tollgate/Stage-Gate process to manage program progressio
• n.Drive process discipline and continuous improvement within project team

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Required Qualificati

onsEducat

• ionBachelor's Degree in Engineering (Optical, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred),
• ORAssociate Degree with significant relevant technical project management experien

ce.Experie

• nce5–7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and executing technical programs or projec
• ts.Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budg

et.
Required Sk

illsProject Management & Leader

• shipStrong project management and leadership capabilit
• ies.Ability to lead technical teams through problem resolution and strategic execut
• ion.Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, revenue, and spend

ing.Technical & Business Ac

• umenStrong analytical and decision-making skills with practical business judgm
• ent.Ability to evaluate technical approaches and ask insightful questions to guide te
• ams.Experience with risk assessment, scope management, milestone planning, and project contr

ols.Customer & Communication Sk

• illsStrong customer-facing skills with the ability to build productive relationsh
• ips.Excellent verbal and written communication ski
• lls.Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational lev
• els.Skilled at presenting project direction, risks, milestones, and business va

lue.Technical T

• oolsProficiency in Microsoft Office Su
• ite:Microsoft Pro
• jectE
• xcelPowerP
• oint

WordCollabora

• tionAbility to work effectively across commercial, technical, manufacturing, and research organizati

ons.
Preferred Qualifica

• tionsMaster's Degree or higher in Optics or related discip
• line.Experience in optics, photonics, or advanced technology product develop
• ment.Familiarity with Corning's innovation and stage-gate proce
• sses.Experience collaborating with Science & Technology (S&T) or research organizat
• ions.Experience supporting Stage 3 through Stage 5 product transfers into manufactu
• ring.Knowledge of SAP and manufacturing environm
• ents.Experience developing program management systems and proce