Sr. Program Manager

Purpose of Position

Position will be responsible for leading technical teams and working with customers to execute programs and meet customer in-market needs in a broad case of optical technologies.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Defines and executes an overall program plan, including financial and people resources that allows the program to scale appropriately in each stage to meet program objectives and remain within budget.
• Monitors for changes in customer requirements/scope or other assumptions and resolves impact on the program's strategy, business case, business model, predicted level of risk, resource requirements, speed, and value proposition.
• Works with customers during each stage to keep them engaged, to lead the scope of the program, and to interpret their perception of the product being developed.
• Sets key program messages and handles the information flow related to program direction, issues, needs, and progress with key program constituencies including business leadership, corporate leadership, customers, and team members.
• Develops and leads a compelling business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) and value proposition for the product relative to the division’s strategy, market needs, and competition.
• Identifies commercial, technical, and manufacturing levers to improve the program's business case.
• Oversees product testing and evaluation to confirm the initial value proposition, build fundamental understanding of the technology that enables continued differentiation, and ensure manufacturing implementation of requirements are met.
• Identifies potential origins of strategic control, ensures that intellectual property is protected.
• Utilizes Corning's innovation process as appropriate to direct program activities.

Travel Requirements

We anticipate up to 50% travel for this role at times depending on the program. May involve international travel.

Education & Experience

• We require a Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in a technical field (Engineering or Physical Sciences). Experience in optics and Master’s Degree a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience with Project Management / Leadership in leading internal or external teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (commercial, technical, operations) in execution of programs, risk management, problem solving and execution of strategy.
• Proven technical aptitude with ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team and communicate updates across multiple organizational levels.
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment, bias toward action.

Desired Skills

• Experience with a Stage Gate Product Development Process.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward creating new engineered products.
• A passionate and creative problem solver.
• Organized, meticulous attention to detail, self-starter, and motivated.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Project).