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Senior Manager, Organizational Development, Optical Communications

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Date: Mar 31, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74156

 

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 global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.

HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable.  Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.

Role Purpose

This newly created senior-level role supports Corning Optical Communications during a period of rapid growth and strategic transformation from a telecom-focused business to a technology-driven organization. Reporting directly to the DVP of HR, this role sits at the intersection of organizational strategy, talent, and execution.

 

The Senior Manager, Organizational Development acts as a trusted thought partner to HR and business leadership while remaining deeply hands-on. The role diagnoses organizational needs, translates insights into integrated OD and workforce solutions, and drives execution across multiple, interdependent workstreams. The scope and priorities of the role will evolve as organizational needs and transformation efforts mature.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose organizational effectiveness, structures, capabilities, and ways of working across Optical Communications
  • Translate business strategy and growth plans into actionable organizational and workforce implications
  • Develop and orchestrate an integrated OD and workforce roadmap with clear priorities and milestones
  • Lead organizational design assessments, providing leaders with options, implications, and execution plans
  • Design and drive proactive workforce planning aligned to growth, capability, and capacity needs
  • Partner with HRBPs to strengthen succession planning and identify critical future roles and capabilities
  • Identify capability gaps and partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to address them
  • Support people and organizational readiness for growth initiatives, including new plant openings
  • Coordinate across HR Centers of Excellence and external partners to ensure cohesive execution
  • Own implementation, adoption, and refinement to ensure change initiatives deliver measurable impact

 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in organizational development, workforce planning, or related HR transformation roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-scale OD or transformation initiatives
  • Strong diagnostic, analytical, and systems-thinking capabilities
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution without direct authority
  • Experience operating in global, growth-oriented, or manufacturing/technology environments preferred

 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is $146,264.00 - $201,113.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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