Data Center Product Line Manager — Strategy & Growth

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Corning's Optical Communications division seeks a Product Line Manager to lead the global shuffles product line within the Data Center Business Unit. You will own the full product lifecycle—from strategy and go-to-market planning to commercialization, pricing, and financial performance—with direct impact on a high-growth product line.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop market-driven strategies, build roadmaps, and craft go-to-market plans, while mentoring team members and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product line management, engineering, manufacturing, or commercial/marketing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-functional projects.
• Experience developing product strategies, roadmaps, and long-range business plans.
• Ability to collaborate with Design/Technology and Manufacturing Engineering teams to shape product specifications.
• Strong analytical skills with a working understanding of financial statements and P&L drivers.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Product Teams to develop and execute market-driven product line strategies, including competitive positioning, portfolio roadmaps, and go-to-market plans
• Own the full product lifecycle — new product development, commercialization, pricing strategy, and revenue and profitability performance
• Develop business cases for new products, extensions, and enhancements to secure leadership investment and alignment
• Drive financial performance through product line forecasting, pricing strategy, and capacity planning in collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
• Mentor and develop product team members, building team capability and a strong talent pipeline

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

Job description

Corning's Optical Communications division seeks a Product Line Manager to lead the global shuffles product line within the Data Center Business Unit. You will own the full product lifecycle—from strategy and go-to-market planning to commercialization, pricing, and financial performance—with direct impact on a high-growth product line.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop market-driven strategies, build roadmaps, and craft go-to-market plans, while mentoring team members and