Equipment Portfolio Manager

About the role

The purpose of this position is to deliver strong project leadership through various phases of capital projects, including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout. Key responsibilities include developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Appropriation Request (AR) documentation, delivering project presentations to plant and division leadership for funding approval, managing capital and expense project portfolios, and overseeing five-year planning for capital, project expense, and experimental/development budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of capital projects, including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Appropriation Request (AR) documentation.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and alignment with strategic objectives, to support project funding and decision-making.
• Serve as the site's Capricorn subject matter expert (SME).
• Deliver project presentations to plant and division leadership for funding approval.
• Coach, train, and guide project leads to enhance project management capabilities.
• Manage capital and expense project portfolios using Planview Portfolios or similar tools.
• Oversee five-year planning for capital, expense, and experimental/development budgets.
• Monitor project performance metrics and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and senior management to ensure project success.
• Recommend and implement policy changes to improve project and portfolio management processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for facilities, equipment, and manufacturing-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Expertise in planning, execution, budgeting, and resource allocation for capital projects
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving tools, such as: DMAIC, MEE, error proofing, KT
• Skilled in developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and budget management
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop project teams
• Understanding of facilities, equipment, manufacturing processes, and compliance standards
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Planview Portfolios) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Results-oriented with a high commitment to achieving goals
• Flexible and able to manage shifting priorities, uncertainty, and change
• Collaborative across organizational boundaries and teams

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required

Skills

• Structured problem-solving skills (e.g. KT, DMAIC)
• Project management skills
• DMAIC Six Sigma methodology
• Green Belt Certified
• Proficient in collaborative workspace environments such as Teams and SharePoint Project
• Experience supervising/coaching personnel

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
• Health and well-being benefits including 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)
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions

Pay

The starting salary for this position is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The range for this position is $132,092.00 - $181,627.00 assuming full time status.

Schedule

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.