Senior Optical Program Lead – 50% Travel

Corning Incorporated; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

401(k) with matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead optical technology programs, manage cross-functional teams, and align customer needs with strategic product development. The role emphasizes strong leadership, technical insight, and rigorous program execution.

The position requires 10+ years of PM/leadership experience, a technical degree, and the ability to drive business cases, risk management, and stakeholder communications across multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience in project management/leadership leading internal or external teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (commercial, technical, operations) in execution of programs, risk management, and strategy.
• Proven technical aptitude with ability to discern technical approaches and communicate updates across organizational levels.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes an overall program plan with financial and people resources to scale the program to meet objectives and stay within budget.
• Monitors changes in customer requirements and resolves impact on program strategy, business case, and resource needs.
• Sets key program messages and handles information flow with leadership, customers, and team members.
• Develops and leads a compelling business case and value proposition for the product relative to strategy and market needs; identifies levers to improve the business case.
• Identifies potential origins of strategic control and ensures IP protection.
• Utilizes Corning's innovation process to direct program activities.
• Travel up to 50% (may involve international travel).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Customer relationship building

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Corning Incorporated in the United States seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead optical technology programs, manage cross-functional teams, and align customer needs with strategic product development. The role emphasizes strong leadership, technical insight, and rigorous program execution.

The position requires 10+ years of PM/leadership experience, a technical degree, and the ability to drive business cases, risk management, and stakeholder communications across multiple levels.