Program Director, Emerging Innovations Leader

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) match

Health benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Recognition program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Program Director to lead a high-visibility strategic innovation program within the Emerging Innovations Group (EIG), taking ideas from concept to profitability with full P&L responsibility.

You will coordinate across technology, manufacturing, and commercial functions, drive roadmaps and business cases, and build cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough growth in a Fortune 500 setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of program leadership, innovation, product management, manufacturing, business development, strategy, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Proven business acumen with ability to evaluate technical, operational, commercial, and financial tradeoffs.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent).
• Experience leading teams in a start-up or early-stage commercial environment.
• Background spanning technology, manufacturing, and commercial organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with technical teams and translate insights into strategy and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional innovation team from concept through commercialization readiness.
• Serve as the integration point across technology, manufacturing, and commercial functions to align priorities and resources.
• Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, and business cases for long-term growth.
• Build understanding of customer needs, market opportunities, and manufacturing requirements to steer direction.
• Define objectives, organize workstreams, measure performance, and drive results.
• Foster relationships with customers and partners to validate opportunities and accelerate growth.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop team capability through coaching and leadership development.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Program management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent)

Job description

Corning is seeking a Program Director to lead a high-visibility strategic innovation program within the Emerging Innovations Group (EIG), taking ideas from concept to profitability with full P&L responsibility.

You will coordinate across technology, manufacturing, and commercial functions, drive roadmaps and business cases, and build cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough growth in a Fortune 500 setting.