Senior NPD Project Leader - Cross-Functional Manufacturing

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits above law

Growth-oriented environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Leader to guide cross-functional teams from concept through product launch and manufacturing deployment. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and ensure on-time delivery with quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams and customers, facilitate technical decisions, communicate status to stakeholders, and drive accountability across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience leading Product Development or NPI/NPD projects.
• Strong project management including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex NPIs/projects from concept to manufacturing launch.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams and customers.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate project status and milestones to stakeholders and global teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ready to lead breakthrough technologies from concept to reality?

Join Corning and play a key role in transforming customer ideas into successful manufacturing solutions while collaborating with global teams and industry experts.

What is your role?

As a Senior Project Leader, you will lead cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative optical connectivity solutions from customer concept through product launch and manufacturing implementation. You will oversee project execution, manage technical and business risks, align stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality expectations.

What will you do?

• Lead complex new product development projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams, and customers to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate technical decision-making, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support on-time delivery and product success.
• Communicate project status and key milestones to stakeholders while driving accountability and collaboration across global teams.
  
  

What do you need to have?

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience leading Product Development or New Product Introduction (NPI/NPD) projects.
• Strong project management experience including scope, budget, schedule, resource planning, and risk management.
• Previous experience working withing a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English communication skills.
  
  

What we offer?

• Great benefits above law
• Growing environment that supports learning
• Equal opportunity employee
  
  

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