Head of Project Management

Project ManagerJoin Corning, 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. 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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.This Project Manager role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution, while keeping work aligned to business priorities, technical needs, and sustainable results. The role requires strong coordination across functions, clear communication, thoughtful decision-making, and the ability to move work forward through influence, accountability, and partnership. This person will help translate project goals into clear plans, maintain momentum across stakeholders, surface risks early, and support strong execution against commitments. Responsibilities:Lead project planning (build and maintain clear project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables), execution, monitoring, and closeout for assigned initiativesCoordinate work across technical, operational, and business partners to help translate broader business or technical priorities into actionable project plans to ensure alignment and progressIdentify risks, issues, and dependencies early, and drive timely mitigation and escalation when neededFacilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and track actions to completionCommunicate project status, priorities, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders and leadershipHelp translate broader business or technical priorities into actionable project plansSupport accountability across teams by clarifying owners, next steps, and expected outcomesMaintain accurate project documentation and ensure key information is accessible to stakeholdersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process engineering disciplines, or Materials Science5+ years' experience leading cross-functional projects in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, or operations environmentDemonstrated strong organizational and project planning skills, ability to identify issues, structure next steps, and maintain momentum in a complex environment, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authoritySound problem-solving and decision-making capabilityDesired Skills, Ability, Experience:Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent supporting familiarity with project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting processesExperience working in a matrixed organization involving supporting initiatives that require coordination across multiple technical or operational groupsThis position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $121,698.00 - $167,336.00 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.