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Auto Futures Innovation Project Manager

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Date: Jan 26, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72865

 

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, and automotive 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 

 

Role Purpose:

The Auto Futures Innovation Project Manager is a critical member of the Auto Futures staff, part of Corning’s Emerging Innovations Group, that is building multiple profitable new growth businesses from innovations in glass, ceramics, and other materials.  This requires assessing technical and market trends, evaluating emerging business concepts, testing value propositions with potential customers, building business cases, launching projects to develop initial product samples, and working with potential customers to evaluate them.  He/she will also support strategic projects to strengthen existing innovations programs as they grow into profitable business. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Auto Futures VP and program managers to execute strategic projects to accelerate progress, secure market access, enhance business cases, or deliver other strategic goals.
  • Analyze market research and models to identify potential business opportunities and develop business case and investment theses.
  • Develop and maintain models for key technology trend (e.g. electrification, automation, connectivity) adoption in automotive and other mobility application.
  • Lead the planning, preparation, and coordination of project and customer meetings and events
  • Launch and lead innovation projects to develop prototypes, gather market and customer feedback, and assess value propositions.
  • Engage S&T, Corporate, and other Corning business leaders to secure resources and access to technologies and other assets in support of emerging or existing innovation programs.

 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum 5 years prior work in techno-commercial functions including business analysis, business development, commercial technology, innovation program management, engineering, development, etc.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in technical field
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate and reach alignment across functional boundaries
  • Demonstrated learning agility with the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new knowledge
  • Experience leading cross functional teams to deliver insights that improve decision making
  • Ability to operate effectively in environment with significant complexity and ambiguity

 

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Master’s Degree, MBA and/or PHD
  • 10 years prior work in techno-commercial functions including business analysis, business development, commercial technology, innovation program management, engineering, development, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and synthesis capability
  • Participation in, or management of, multicultural and/or multi-geographic projects
  • Experience across the innovation cycle (i.e., early and late stage)
  • Ability to navigate across Corning's management network

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $101,623.00 - $139,732.00 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 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.


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