Global Innovation Projects Lead (Optical)

Corning Incorporated; Stryków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses & long-term incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Poland is seeking a driven leader to head a team of Project Leaders within the Optical Connectivity Solutions technology group. You will drive successful delivery of major projects, including new product introductions, cost savings, and capability development, while owning scope, schedule, and technical performance.

You will coach leaders, ensure robust plans, and coordinate with global teams across R&D, manufacturing, PLM, and commercial. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in Product Development and/or Project Management, and/or Engineering Leadership.
• Ability to teach project leadership skills: Communication; Planning; Budgeting; Ownership; Team building; Risk Management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong judgement and decision making, even in stressful situations.
• Fluent Polish and English with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Leaders within the OCS Technology organization, including local and remote locations.
• Drive timely delivery of projects: New Product Introduction, cost savings, and capability development.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of major projects.
• Prioritize and assign work to meet business objectives; manage performance and coaching.
• Ensure project plans, status, scope, schedule, budget, and quality are well developed and communicated.
• Lead project reviews with senior OCS leadership and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Planning

Budgeting

Team building

Risk management

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Engineering

MS/MBA or PMP (desired)

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Poland is seeking a driven leader to head a team of Project Leaders within the Optical Connectivity Solutions technology group. You will drive successful delivery of major projects, including new product introductions, cost savings, and capability development, while owning scope, schedule, and technical performance.

You will coach leaders, ensure robust plans, and coordinate with global teams across R&D, manufacturing, PLM, and commercial. Travel up to 25% is required.