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Program Manager / Performance Excellence Champion

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Date: Feb 18, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73406

 

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 Program Manager/PEx Champion is a key leadership role within the Programs & Compliance Team, responsible for overseeing the quality and performance excellence program and other security related programs as assigned. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in quality and performance excellence, along with a proven ability to foster effective communication and collaboration among division team members

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct CGS Quality and Performance Excellence (PEx) program initiatives to enable efficiencies of Global Security operations.
    • Manage, plan, and design ongoing PEx strategy, training and skills development.
    • Manage, compile, and communicate the metrics for all PEx related CGS strategic goals which includes but is not limited to the GoalSharing process.
    • Oversee the teaching and facilitation of PEx tool applications.
    • Represent Global Security at PEx Council meetings and during Corporate Quality Business Review sessions; in addition to QiA related preparation.
    • Change Management support, development and execution.
  • Support CGS strategic planning initiatives to include but not limited to:
    • Coordinate the annual strategic planning process in collaboration with Manager, Program and Compliance, and the leadership team.
    • Update cycle of strategy documents (e.g. Annual One Pager, Division 7S Whitepaper, CFR) and manage execute GoalSharing process
  • Deliver project management support for cross-functional Annual Operating Plan (AOP) initiatives and division-level strategic projects.
  • Support information and data management strategy aligned with document management architecture, Ops Global Site Information List (SIL) and data transformation initiatives.
  • Support internal controls and compliance frameworks to include but not limited to:
    • Execute division policy and standard management annual review processes.
    • Assist with supporting external regulatory compliance activities as needed, ensuring processes and documentation meet governmental requirements.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (4 Years) and Green Belt certified. 
  • 3+ years in Performance Excellence, project management, or program manager roles. 

  • Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

  • Experience in process mapping, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.

  • Experience with change management principles and tools.

  • Skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting performance metrics

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration.

  • Ability to manage or coach others to manage projects, deliver results.

  • Demonstrated process development for repeatable results and sustained improvement.

  • Able to initiate and manage multiple tasks and projects as necessary.

  • Excellent M365 Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Teams, SharePoint, Power platforms (BI, Apps, Automate)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

· Highly organized with strong follow-through

· Team and individual development, coaching skills

· Good time management & organizational skills

· Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality and credibility

· Black Belt certification

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $91,649.00 - $126,018.00 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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