Innovation Program Director - Lead Cross-Functional Growth

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Program Director within the Emerging Innovations Group to lead high-visibility programs from concept to profitability. You will serve as the primary integration point across technology, manufacturing, and commercial functions with full P&L responsibility within a Fortune 500 company.

The role combines strategic thinking, business leadership, and hands-on execution to deliver growth in a startup-like environment, backed by Corning's resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional innovation team to advance new products, platforms, and business opportunities from concept through commercialization readiness
• Serve as the integration point across technology, manufacturing, commercial, and other functions to align priorities, resources, and decision-making
• Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, resource plans, and business cases that support long-term growth objectives
• Build a deep understanding of customer needs, market opportunities, technical capabilities, manufacturing requirements, and business economics to guide program direction
• Define business objectives, organize workstreams to reduce risk, measure and track performance, and drive results across a cross-functional team
• Foster strong relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to validate opportunities and accelerate business growth
• Communicate program progress, risks, decisions, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Build team capability through coaching, development, and continuous learning, while actively investing in your own growth and leadership effectiveness

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Program Director within the Emerging Innovations Group to lead high-visibility programs from concept to profitability. You will serve as the primary integration point across technology, manufacturing, and commercial functions with full P&L responsibility within a Fortune 500 company.

The role combines strategic thinking, business leadership, and hands-on execution to deliver growth in a startup-like environment, backed by Corning's resources.