Change and Adoption Lead

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 98,588 - 135,559; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated's Cables Division is seeking a Change & Adoption Lead to establish the division's OCM practice, develop digital training programs, and define the digital skills architecture for engineers and supervisors across our manufacturing sites.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Transformation, you’ll partner with HR, Lean teams, and functional leadership to drive measurable digital adoption at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in organizational change, learning, or digital adoption in manufacturing.
• Experience leading change for technology or system implementations.
• Prosci/ADKAR certification or commitment to obtain within first year.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training for technical audiences (curriculum design, classroom, virtual).
• Experience building skills frameworks or role-based learning paths.
• Ability to influence across functions, plants, and teams with travel 30–40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational change management for digital transformation initiatives across the full project lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and deliver digital training programs for salaried roles (curriculum, classroom and virtual).
• Build and maintain a digital skills matrix; partner with HR to embed skills in hiring profiles and development plans.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and AI-enabled workflows by engaging leadership and integrating into work processes.
• Establish train-the-trainer models with Lean and CI teams for scalable plant-level delivery.
• Measure and report training completion, adoption rates, and behavior change.

Skills

Change management

Learning & development

Digital adoption

Manufacturing experience

Prosci/ADKAR

Training design delivery

Influence across functions

Travel 30-40%

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS (SAP SuccessFactors)

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. 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. 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.

Role Purpose

Corning's Cables Division is building the people side of its digital transformation—and this role is central to that effort. As the Change & Adoption Lead, you will establish the division’s organizational change management (OCM) practice, develop and deliver digital training programs, and define the digital skills architecture for engineers, supervisors, and managers across our manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Transformation, you’ll partner with HR, Lean teams, and functional leadership to drive measurable digital adoption at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organizational change management for digital transformation initiatives, applying industry‑standard frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) across the full project lifecycle — from planning and execution through measurement.
• Design, develop, and deliver digital training programs for salaried roles, including curriculum design, classroom and virtual delivery, and adoption follow‑through.
• Build and maintain a digital skills matrix by role and maturity tier; partner with HR to embed digital skills requirements into hiring profiles, job descriptions, and development plans.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and AI‑enabled workflows by engaging functional leadership and embedding new capabilities into existing work processes.
• Establish train‑the‑trainer models in partnership with Lean and continuous improvement training teams for scalable, plant‑level delivery of digital content.
• Measure and report on training completion, adoption rates, and behavior change across digital initiatives.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, Engineering, Business, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience in organizational change management, learning and development, or digital adoption, with meaningful experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management for technology, digital, or system implementations.
• Prosci/ADKAR certification or equivalent change management methodology certification (or commitment to obtain within the first year).
• Proven ability to design and deliver training for technical and professional audiences (curriculum design, classroom, virtual/blended formats).
• Experience building skills frameworks, competency models, or role‑based learning paths.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions, plants, and teams without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites (estimated 30–40%).

Desired Experience and Education

• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS); experience with SAP SuccessFactors a plus.
• Working knowledge of AI tools, digital agents, dashboarding, or related technologies used in modern manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing communications plans, awareness campaigns, or change adoption toolkits.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The range for this position is $98,588.00 – $135,559.00, assuming full‑time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning offers a total package that supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Benefits include company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives, a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions, company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, comprehensive health and well‑being benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program), and a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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].