Senior Technology Project Leader - Optical Connectivity Solutions (m/f/d)

Corning Incorporated; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Berlin, Germany, is seeking a Senior Technology Project Leader – Optical Connectivity Solutions (m/f/d) to drive technology from concept to manufacturing reality. You will work with the Technology product team and project stakeholders to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The role requires a technical engineering degree, strong leadership, English fluency, and a PM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar (MSc or MBA preferred).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is a strong plus.
• Project Management Professional certification (preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in Product Development (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Owns and controls project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Understands customer needs and drives alignment and collaboration across all functions.
• Oversees product and process design and ensures alignment with market needs.
• Understands manufacturing principles and aligns solutions for long-term profitability.
• Seeks resources proactively to meet milestones and holds teams accountable for delivery.
• Resolves conflict within the project and negotiates resolutions with external stakeholders.
• Facilitates rational decision-making with team and steering members.
• Communicates project status to organization and stakeholders.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Partnership

Judgement

Ownership and Commitment

Learning Agility

English Fluency

German Knowledge

PM Certification

Education

Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. 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.

Requisition Number: 78535
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. 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.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.
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. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
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. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

For our location in Berlin, Germany, we are looking for a

Senior Technology Project Leader – Optical Connectivity Solutions (m/f/d)

Scope Of Position

Senior Technology Project Leader drives collaborative delivery of new technology from customer concept to manufacturing reality for justified business opportunities. Project Management team, in concert with Technology product team members, are the face of the Technology organization in finding ways to overcome the obstacles – technical, organizational, customer oriented to do so. We do that on time, within scope, and on budget using clear concise communication within the team, with our stakeholders, and in partnership with our steering team.

Responsibilities

• Owns and controls project Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality.
• Understands customer needs and drives alignment and collaboration across all functions.
• Oversees product and process technical design and identifies mismatches with market needs.
• Understands manufacturing principles and aligns solutions to fulfill long term profitability.
• Seeks resources (people, machines, materials) proactively in order to meet milestones and holds resources accountable for delivery.
• Resolves conflict within the project through effective leadership & negotiates resolution to external conflict.
• Facilitates rational decision-making processes with team and steering members.
• Communicates the project status internally & externally to the organization & stakeholders in both formal and informal settings.

Requirements

• Technical bachelor’s degree in: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar (MSc or MBA preferred).
• Skills:
  • Strong Team Leadership - Collaborates for the optimal business outcome.
  • Stakeholder Partnership - Communicates effectively in English with Global Project Teams, Steering Teams and Stakeholders.
  • Judgement - Obtains timely input before making decisions.
  • Ownership and Commitment - Is passionate to succeed in delivering the best business outcome.
  • Learning Agility - Demonstrates positive, proactive attitude toward change
  • 5+ years’ experience in Product Development (preferred).
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is a strong plus.
  • Project Management Professional certification (preferred).

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.
• Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].