Technical Program Manager – Optical Mounting Technologies

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 155,994 - 214,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the Optical Mounting Technologies portfolio within Advanced Optics, supporting Precision Optics and Aerospace & Defense applications. You will drive strategic development programs, define roadmaps, close capability gaps, and secure funding while balancing near-term product needs with long-term technology growth.

Collaborate across Research, Design, Manufacturing, and Business Leadership to deliver aligned, manufacturable

Qualifications

• MS with 10+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 5+ years.
• Proven program and portfolio management across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to evaluate tradeoffs, assess risks, and challenge assumptions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and external collaborations.
• Willingness to travel <20% for strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead adhesive and new materials development from lab-scale evaluations through plant testing, scale-up, manufacturing, and quality specifications.
• Ensure adhesive and material supply continuity through supplier management, second sourcing efforts, and coordinated technical responses in the event of supply interruptions.
• Develop and maintain the long-term Optical Mounting Technologies roadmap supporting Precision Optics and Aerospace & Defense objectives, identifying technology gaps and opportunities.
• Lead a portfolio of development programs spanning new adhesives for optical bonding, optomechanical integration, and non-polymer bonding technologies.
• Establish priorities, secure funding, and manage budgets to drive multi-year execution across the portfolio.
• Identify, justify, and help establish critical capabilities required to advance optics mounting technologies, including characterization and metrology methods.
• Champion the Precision Bonding & Assembly Center of Excellence, driving cross-business coordination between Advanced Optics and Corning Optical Communications.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external collaborations with suppliers, research organizations, equipment providers, and strategic partners.
• Provide regular program updates and executive communications to AO and business leadership, and supervise and develop assigned personnel.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical aptitude

Risk assessment

Budget management

Education

MS + 10 years

PhD + 5 years

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the Optical Mounting Technologies portfolio within Advanced Optics, supporting Precision Optics and Aerospace & Defense applications. You will drive strategic development programs, define roadmaps, close capability gaps, and secure funding while balancing near-term product needs with long-term technology growth.

Collaborate across Research, Design, Manufacturing, and Business Leadership to deliver aligned, manufacturable