Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

Pension benefits and 401(k) matching

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations to establish the operating rhythm for Corporate Communications in Corning, NY. The role emphasizes coordinating cross-team initiatives and aligning with business marketing communications to drive strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate will lead complex projects, manage internal communications, and elevate employee engagement while working with leaders across functions to deliver timely, well-documented results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or any related field
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 1 year leading projects with increasing levels of complexity
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Extremely strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team to complete the projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across businesses, departments, and functions
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools
• Digital fluency and comfort working within digital systems
• Experience working with agencies and vendors
• Experience in developing and successfully implementing complex communication strategies
• Experience successfully communicating change within a comparable organization

Responsibilities

• Lead people and culture initiatives across the Corporate Communications function, including team meetings, employee engagement activities, team-building events and other programs that support a strong and connected organization
• Facilitate meetings and cross-function discussions that help teams make decisions, resolve issues and move important work forward
• Develop and deliver internal communications that align employees around priorities, increase transparency and support the smooth operation of the department
• Lead projects from initiation through completion by defining goals and success measures, building project plans, managing stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation
• Improve project management practices across the function by building and maintaining tools, templates and resources that support consistency and efficiency
• Build strong working relationships across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications to strengthen alignment and support the timely delivery of projects and initiatives
• Manage shared inboxes, distribution lists and other department communication channels, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively and routed appropriately

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831 Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78831

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

The Communications Senior Specialist, Projects and Function Operations helps establish the operating rhythm of Corporate Communications, improving cross-team collaboration and advancing projects that support broader business priorities.

The position leads projects, supports internal communications and employee engagement, and strengthens the processes that keep the Corporate Communications function aligned, organized, and moving forward. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure to complexity, works effectively across teams, and turns priorities into action. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications, this person will lead and strengthen coordination, execution and delivery of key strategic projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead people and culture initiatives across the Corporate Communications function, including team meetings, employee engagement activities, team-building events and other programs that support a strong and connected organization
• Facilitate meetings and cross-function discussions that help teams make decisions, resolve issues and move important work forward
• Develop and deliver internal communications that align employees around priorities, increase transparency and support the smooth operation of the department
• Lead projects from initiation through completion by defining goals and success measures, building project plans, managing stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation
• Improve project management practices across the function by building and maintaining tools, templates and resources that support consistency and efficiency
• Build strong working relationships across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications to strengthen alignment and support the timely delivery of projects and initiatives
• Manage shared inboxes, distribution lists and other department communication channels, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively and routed appropriately

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or any related field
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 1 year leading projects with increasing levels of complexity
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Extremely strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team to complete the projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across businesses, departments, and functions
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools
• Digital fluency and comfort working within digital systems
• Experience working with agencies and vendors
• Experience in developing and successfully implementing complex communication strategies
• Experience successfully communicating change within a comparable organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,350.00-$96,732.00 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 ofrace, 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] .