Program Manager (Technology)

Corning, Inc.; Stryków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

Pension plan and retirement benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Poland seeks a senior leader to drive development and delivery of advanced optical technology solutions across business segments. You will lead multi-disciplinary global teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure technical performance from concept to completion.

The role requires 7+ years in technology and manufacturing with project management, strong leadership, and excellent English communication. Travel 25–50% is expected; relocation flexibility may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience leading complex cross‑functional, culturally diverse teams.
• Minimum of 7 years total technology, development, and manufacturing with PM experience.
• Ability to translate needs into actionable program requirements.
• Effective leadership, organization, planning, and communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex optical programs, owning schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Build and lead global cross-functional teams with integrated project plans.
• Drive disciplined execution using structured processes and clear decisions.
• Serve as interface to executives, customers, and partners; manage expectations.

Skills

Strong leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Program management

Strategic communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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: 79347
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.

Role Purpose

Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-functional global teams in the development and delivery of new technology solutions for any of the business segments and/or regions within the Corning Optical Communications business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex optical communications programs, owning schedule, budget, and technical performance from concept through completion.
• Build and lead global, cross-functional teams; develop and execute integrated project plans while securing internal and external resources.
• Drive disciplined execution using structured development processes, tools, and clear decision‑making to deliver results.
• Serve as the primary interface to executives, customers, and partners; communicate status, manage expectations, and support business case development.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in the management of complex, cross‑functional, culturally diverse teams containing both technical and non-technology roles.
• Minimum of 7 years total of technology, development, and manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering with project management experience.
• Demonstrated personal initiative with a track record of completing challenging business objectives.
• Ability to translate needs into relevant and actionable program requirements.
• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities, changing requirements and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills at all levels of an organization (team, peer, and executive levels) with a demonstrated ability to build relationships in a heavily matrixed, team environment.
• Ability to manage and effectively leverage a team of diverse expertise, backgrounds, cultures and styles.
• High English proficiency both written and verbal.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Multiple-year work experience in at least two of the following areas: Commercial, Development, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Six Sigma Black Belt training, experience and/or certification.
• Completion of formal project management training with further preference for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and international travel expected. The amount of travel time will vary based on the needs of the program. Estimated at 25-50%.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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].