Product Line Manager Photonics Connectivity Solutions

About the role

Requisition Number: 78936

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. 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.

Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired new products for AMD including sales, growth and profitability for new products and materials related to Near Packaged Optics and adjacencies. While also paying and developing attention to new opportunities and roadmaps for Co-Packaged Optics.

Responsibilities

• Develops a cross-functional business team consisting of functional leads from the PCS business unit (including Development, Division Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance) and works closely with market intelligence, marcomm, legal, IP, and HR as needed
• Develops value propositions that enable design and subsequent supply of NPO and CPO for AMD, improve margins for Corning, and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers including a product mix from the Optical Communications business
• Works with manufacturing on cost reduction opportunities to boost overall margin
• Manages the introduction of new products and any other ancillary product applications and complimentary products within the value chain
• Manages day-to-day demand and supply issues, working towards optimal profitability and customer satisfaction
• Supports building a profitable business case
• Direct interaction and management of customer product expectations and introduction sampling and prototype needs
• Manages and provides guidance on finding the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to develop the business case for new products related to performance (specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management)
• Ensures sufficient IP strategy and coverage working with legal teams
• Works with cross-functional leads resolving any and all product needs and issues including ramp/volume requirements, pricing, performance, overall quality and delivery performance
• Determines the appropriate value proposition and value monetization and capture of prototype or NRE projects including heavy involvement in pricing and profitability decisions; owns pricing
• Provides guidance on monthly forecasting and monitors performance to revenue & profitability plan
• Optimizes inventory management in conjunction with commercial operations, Supply Chain and finance related to the product line by coordinating information flow between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as required
• Contributes and participates in product line and local manufacturing SIOP discussions in conjunction with PCS Commercial Operations
• May get involved in supply chain disruption issues as well as any project delays to influence decisions on Development/Manufacturing prioritization

Requirements

• MBA required
• BS Degree, preferably in an Engineering or Technical field
• 15+ years of experience in combination of manufacturing, engineering AND business management or product line management or other commercial functions
• Track record of launching new products
• Experience working and leading multi-functional matrix teams
• Work experience in a commercial function
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship

Qualifications

• Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Optical Communications and/or Near Packaged Optics or Co-Packaged Optics Product Line Management experience
• Value proposition development
• Experience leading projects or multidisciplinary programs and