Project Manager

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects, facility upgrades, and process improvements. You will guide projects through full lifecycles, coordinating with division leadership, internal teams, and external EPCM firms.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership are essential to drive technical excellence. Requires a BS or higher in engineering and 15+ years of experience; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering and professional work experience.
• Strong project leadership, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Leadership style includes soft leadership and team-building.
• PM experience with estimating, cost control, and scheduling.
• Technical capability to apply leadership to concepts, designs, troubleshooting, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong project leadership through initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and AR budget documentation.
• Develop and deliver clear project presentations: business case justifications, project financials and status summaries to leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop internal functional and project team members.
• Multitask and manage multiple projects across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excellent project leadership

Presentation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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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.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

This role provides project leadership within a division engineering group supporting capital projects, facility building and infrastructure repairs, renovations, and process improvement initiatives. Project scope and size will vary from small to large scale based on portfolio needs and business demand. The Project Manager will lead projects through the full lifecycle, from initial planning through project closeout, while following Corning PM processes and procedures. This person will work closely with division and facility leadership, internal cross-functional teams, and external EPCM firms, and must be able to solve technically complex problems related to facility equipment, construction, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strong project leadership thru the project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and AR budget documentation
• Develop and deliver clear and concise project presentations; such as, business case justifications, project financials and project status summaries to leadership
• Exercise sound judgment, solid engineering principles and utilize structured problem-solving techniques
• Lead, guide, coach & help develop internal functional and project team members
• Ability to multitask, lead multiple projects and actively work and participate in project teams in various roles and capacities
• Effectively listen and communicate utilizing multiple channels and means
• Flexibility is required
• 40+ hours per week. Onsite/in the field and office time required.

Experiences/Education - Required

Education: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required; MS degree preferred

Experience: 15+ years of engineering and professional work experience

Core Skills: Excellent project leadership, presentation, communication, and organizational skills

Leadership Style: Strong soft leadership, interpersonal, and team-building abilities

Project Management: Experience with project estimating, cost control, and scheduling

Technical Capability: Ability to apply project leadership and technical principles to concepts, designs, troubleshooting, and problem solving

Problem Solving: Experience using structured problem-solving methods such as K-T (DA, PPA, RA), DESGN, and DMAIC

• Proficient in MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint (Microsoft software suite)
• Proficient in SharePoint and collaborative workspace environments
• Corning Capricorn experience and certifications
• Professional Engineering Certification
• PMI certification
• Equipment installation, commissioning and trouble-shooting experience
• Facility design, operations and/or installation experience

  This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

  The range for this position is $116,625.00-$160,360.00 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.

  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] .