Head of Product | Tech

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.  ​

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. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
As a Product Line Manager (PLM), you will be responsible for developing and executing a product line strategy that supports the achievement of sales and profitability targets for the Gorilla Glass business. This includes engaging in decisions on defining what products to develop and offer, building value proposition and selling tools, assisting with forecasting, and serving as a key collaborator with the Gorilla Glass commercial, finance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering organizations for day-to-day operations.

Lead a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales
Develop and articulate value propositions that improve margins for Corning’s products and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers
Support the development of product pricing strategies
Work with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process both at Corning plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate.
Provide and maintain necessary sales tools such as positioning statement, value proposition presentation, and other sales tools to customer-facing organizations to ensure effective deployment of product line strategies
Work with legal and sales teams to define contractual terms and participate in the approvals of the supply agreement process
Work with marketing communications to support development of external communications, including product collateral, tradeshow and conference materials, press releases, public relations, web communications and social media

Bachelor of Science (4 year) degree or business (4 year) degree with analytical background and strong potential for technical learning.
Minimum of 5 years work experience product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering in an engineering based and customer-focused environment.
Demonstrated track record of managing projects and leading multi-functional teams
Strong analytical skills with able to turn quantitative analysis into meaningful business insights
Ability to manage business relationships using combination of data driven analysis, strategic thinking, networking, and strong interpersonal skills
Self-starter, capable of fully owning a complex strategy project with limited supervision
Potential to grow into commercial leadership roles

MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., Financial analysis and accounting experience

TRAVEL & WORK HOURS:

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $148,181.00 - $203,749.00 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.

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. 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.
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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