EM Project Manager

Role Purpose

Ready to lead global manufacturing projects that drive innovation, business growth, and operational excellence?

Join Corning and play a key role in managing strategic projects with external manufacturing partners across the globe. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence product lifecycle decisions, and drive successful execution from product design through end-of-life, while supporting a world-class manufacturing and supply chain network.

What is your role?

As an External Manufacturing Project Manager, you will lead critical projects with contract manufacturing partners and key suppliers to support business growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization within the OCS Division. You will collaborate globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Global Supply Management (GSM), and Quality teams to ensure successful project execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key projects with external manufacturing partners and strategic suppliers to ensure successful delivery of critical business objectives.
• Analyze demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory data to optimize supply chain performance while supporting revenue targets.
• Manage and maintain product-related information, including BOMs (Bill of Materials), Approved Vendor Lists (AVL), process maps, and associated data.
• Support products throughout the entire lifecycle, from design and New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume manufacturing and End-of-Life (EOL).
• Develop and maintain project metrics, dashboards, and scorecards to measure execution effectiveness and project performance.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure successful project implementation.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering environments.
• Proven project management experience, including at least 5 years leading major global projects.
• Strong understanding of Product Structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Approved Vendor Lists (AVL).
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify opportunities, and drive action plans.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working across multiple cultures, regions, and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization.
• Results-driven mindset with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35%, including domestic and international travel

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science
• Black Belt certification
• Plant experience
• Experience across multiple divisions, functions
• Global experience

What we offer?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact global projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and industry-leading innovation.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities within a global organization.
• Opportunity to partner with international teams and external manufacturing leaders worldwide.