Product Line Manager, Contour & Sbend Optical Fiber

Corning’s Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) division is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead the global strategy for the Contour and S‑Bend fiber product lines. In this high‑visibility role you will own the full product lifecycle—from market positioning and competitive strategy to forecasting, intellectual property, and end‑of‑life management—working across Technology, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global product line strategy, managing the Contour and S‑Bend fiber products through the full lifecycle—from market positioning through obsolescence.
• Lead a cross‑functional, multi‑site product team of functional leads across Technology, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Define the product line’s market value proposition; assess downstream market requirements, competitive threats, and optimal solutions for performance, quality, and customer needs.
• Own the product line planning process, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and forecast management in coordination with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Develop and manage an intellectual property and product standards strategy for the product line.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline with a strong analytical background.
• 10+ years of experience in product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering within an engineering‑based, customer‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects and leading multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent demonstrated business experience.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Background in manufacturing, product development, or business strategy.
• Financial analysis and accounting experience.
• Experience leading multicultural or multi‑geographic projects.

Pay

The salary range for this full‑time position is $148,181.00 – $203,749.00. Starting pay will depend on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to business performance.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan, with total retirement contributions ranging from 7% to 12% of pay.
• Comprehensive health and well‑being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family‑building support, fitness programs, company‑paid life insurance, disability coverage, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.