Manager, Supply Chain Operations Change Management

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Supply Chain Change Management Manager to own end-to-end change strategy for the I/O and SDM program. You will work with the Project Managers to ensure new ways of working are deployed and sustained, driving adoption across impacted teams.

The role requires 5+ years of change management experience, deep knowledge of Prosci ADKAR or Kotter, and the ability to connect analytics with adoption metrics. A business-aligned, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of change management experience on transformational programs.
• Experience driving large-scale, multi-site change to sustained adoption.
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies (Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent).
• Experience embedding change into Agile delivery cadences and iterative releases.
• Experience in facilitation, coaching, and executive communication.
• Experience measuring adoption with data, not just anecdotes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the change management strategy across the People, Work, and Adoption tracks of deployment.
• Partner with the SC Project Manager and IT Project Manager to embed change activities into the integrated build and release plan.
• Build and lead stakeholder engagement plans across Division leadership, Business Integrators, and Site teams.
• Own the communication strategy — cadence, channels, forums (all-hands, town halls, Communities of Practice).
• Establish adoption and adherence metrics; track, report, and course-correct throughout deployment and hypercare.
• Coordinate training rollout with CoE trainers and Knowledge Management, ensuring impacted teams are ready and supported.
• Lead reinforcement mechanisms post go-live to drive sustained adherence (behavior expectations, workaround retirement, feedback loops).
• Identify and mitigate change resistance early; elevate barriers to the Program Manager and Governance Board.
• Coach leaders at all levels to be visible change advocates within their organizations.

Skills

Change management

Prosci ADKAR

Kotter

Agile delivery

Facilitation

Executive communication

Data-driven adoption

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, HR, or related field

Tools

Analytics dashboards

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: 78383 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.

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Purpose

The Supply Chain Change Management Manager owns the end-to-end change strategy and execution for the I/O and SDM program, working in close partnership with the Supply Chain Project Manager and the IT Project Manager. This role reports directly to the Transformational Program Manager and is responsible for ensuring that new ways of working are not only deployed, but stick — moving impacted teams from initial adoption through to sustained adherence. The Change Manager leverages a range of tools and capabilities — metrics, communications, forums, all-hands, and reinforcement mechanisms — to drive behavioral changes across the organization, aligned to the program's deployment approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute the change management strategy across the People, Work, and Adoption tracks of deployment.
• Partner with the SC Project Manager and IT Project Manager to embed change activities into the integrated build and release plan.
• Build and lead stakeholder engagement plans across Division leadership, Business Integrators, and Site teams.
• Own the communication strategy — cadence, channels, forums (all-hands, town halls, Communities of Practice).
• Establish adoption and adherence metrics; track, report, and course-correct throughout deployment and hypercare.
• Coordinate training rollout with CoE trainers and Knowledge Management, ensuring impacted teams are ready and supported.
• Lead reinforcement mechanisms post go-live to drive sustained adherence (behavior expectations, workaround retirement, feedback loops).
• Identify and mitigate change resistance early; elevate barriers to the Program Manager and Governance Board.
• Coach leaders at all levels to be visible change advocates within their organizations.

Education And Experience – Required

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, HR, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of change management experience, including leadership of change on transformational programs
• Experience pushing large-scale, multi-site change through to sustained adoption
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies (Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent)
• Experience embedding change into Agile delivery cadences and iterative releases
• Experience in facilitation, coaching, and executive communication
• Experience measuring adoption and adherence with data — not just anecdote

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in leading change on transformational Supply Chain, Procurement, or ERP programs
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
• Familiarity with adoption of analytics tools and dashboards

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $104,876.00 - $144,205.00 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.

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 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.

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].