Senior Strategic Operations & Technology Portfolio Manager

Requisition Number: 79106

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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, automotive, and solar 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Senior Strategic Operations & Technology Portfolio Manager serves as a strategic partner and trusted operational leader for the AO technology organization – integrating portfolio governance, leadership planning, and executive decision support into a single, high-visibility function. You will translate business and technology priorities into clear execution, ensure leadership forums result in aligned action, and help a scaling organization move faster with greater rigor and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of Staff to the BTD — establish and sustain the leadership operating rhythm (portfolio reviews, planning forums, decision cycles), prepare briefing materials, capture key commitments, and ensure follow-through.
• Own the Advanced Optics development portfolio — maintain an integrated view of project prioritization, milestone visibility, risk tracking, dependency management, and resource tradeoffs from intake through execution.
• Translate complex technical and business information into clear recommendations, decision documents, and executive communications for audiences ranging from development leads to senior leadership.
• Identify portfolio risks, dependencies, and resource constraints proactively; advise the BTD on sequencing, tradeoffs, and escalation paths; build and maintain portfolio dashboards and decision-support tools.
• Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships across Engineering, Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Operations to align portfolio priorities, resolve dependencies, and facilitate reviews that result in aligned decisions and clear next steps.
• Represent and support the BTD in selected internal and cross-functional engagements.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 10+ years of experience in technology portfolio management, program management, strategic planning, Chief of Staff support, or engineering/business operations in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing or materially supporting a technology, engineering, Research and Development (R&D), or product-development portfolio — including governance, milestone tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a senior leader or leadership team in a Chief of Staff, strategic advisor, or executive operations capacity — including decision preparation, stakeholder coordination, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes in a matrixed organization without direct authority.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced technical degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent advanced business or technical experience.
• Experience in high-tech, engineering, manufacturing, research, or technology-driven environments — particularly optics, photonics, specialty materials, or adjacent sectors.
• Experience with development budget tracking, forecasting, or portfolio investment planning.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, organizational design, or hiring strategy during periods of organizational growth.
• Familiarity with portfolio governance tools, planning systems, dashboards, or digital/AI-enabled workflows.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $168,422.00 - $231,581.00 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.  

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.