Sr. Program Management Supervisor

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Company-paid pension

401(k) retirement plan matching

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead strategic project execution within the Specialty Materials division. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, ensure adherence to quality standards, and serve as the main escalation point for off-track programs while fostering talent development within the team.

The role emphasizes coaching Sr. Program Managers, managing resources, and accelerating process improvements to deliver impactful results aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of program/project management experience.
• Track record coaching and developing project managers.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and maintaining quality.
• Experience managing project resource allocation and decisions.
• Experience serving as escalation point for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end execution of strategic projects, aligning with timelines.
• Enforce project management process standards for consistency and quality.
• Allocate resources effectively to match project needs.
• Serve as primary escalation point for off-track projects and mitigate risks.
• Lead development plans and competency assessments for PM staff.
• Coach Sr. Program Managers for growth and performance.
• Identify and accelerate process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Project management

Escalation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office Suite

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: 78001

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 Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Job Summary

This role leads strategic project execution for the division, ensuring deliverables are met in alignment with organizational goals and quality standards. The position serves as the primary escalation point for off-track projects and drives continuous improvement across project management practices. This leader also owns employee development for a team of Sr. Program Managers, including coaching, competency assessment, and career planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end execution of strategic business projects, ensuring deliverables align with organizational expectations and timelines.
• Enforce and monitor project management process standards to ensure consistency and quality across teams.
• Resource strategic projects effectively, aligning assignments with project requirements and individual capabilities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for off-track internal and external projects, driving issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Lead employee development for project management staff, including managing objectives, supporting individual development plans, and maintaining competency assessments.
• Coach and mentor Sr. Program Managers to support professional growth and team performance.
• Identify and accelerate process improvement opportunities, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of program/project management experience, with significant experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and demonstrated people leadership experience
• Track record of coaching and developing project managers, including managing individual development plans and competency assessments
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives and maintaining quality standards in a project management environment
• Experience managing project resource allocation and assignment decisions
• Experience serving as an escalation point or resolution lead for complex, cross-functional projects

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies or frameworks (e.g., PMP, PMI, Agile, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project
• Experience leading project management teams in a matrixed or divisional organizational structure
• Familiarity with competency assessment tools or frameworks for employee development planning

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $145,578.00 - $200,170.00 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] .