Business Portfolio Manager

Requisition Number: 74118

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

Purpose of Position:

• This position is responsible for developing and driving long-term technical strategy and resource planning for the division. The role supports leadership through monthly program reviews, reporting, process improvement efforts, and acts as a central point of contact for project escalation, resource forecasting, and cross-team synergies.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development, comparison, and execution of long-term technical strategy and resource planning, continuously tracking current status versus commitment to ensure alignment with divisional goals.
• Attends monthly project review meetings with Product Line Managers (PLMs), Tech Leads, and Engineering Managers to monitor program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Identifies and facilitates program/project synergies to optimize resource allocation and maximize business outcomes across teams.
• Acts as the business team representative, ensuring alignment between project execution and business strategy.
• Provides PLP support, enabling teams to successfully navigate product launch processes and milestone deliverables for new programs and projects.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define and track PL (Project Leadership) objectives for all active projects to measure progress and drive accountability.
• Serves as the escalation point for projects, facilitating resolution and corrective action to ensure program delivery.
• Utilizes monthly rollup reports to communicate status and synthesize project portfolio progress and resource needs to Division Engineering and Development managers.
• Monitors the monthly commercial forecast to anticipate and capture future resource requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Manages monthly project reporting to provide leadership with clear and actionable insights on program health, KPIs, and challenges.
• Collaborates with the Project Management Manager and Process Improvement Manager to continually define, refine, and improve project management processes and standards.

Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% travel may be required, depending on the program. May include domestic and international travel.

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, financial analysis, or process improvement, including leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to coordinate efforts between commercial, technical, and operational teams; adept at risk management and strategy execution.
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude for financial tracking and cost management, and ability to communicate project information across organizational levels.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound decision-making skills utilizing both analytical thinking and practical judgment; bias for action with proven problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills:
• Experience with stage-gate project management or similar product development methodologies.
• Exceptional organizational, reporting, and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $145,578.00 - $200,170.00 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.