SAP Center of Excellence (CoE) Leader

Requisition Number: 72071

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, 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 SAP Center of Excellence (CoE) Leader will head the SAP Center of Excellence to drive SAP S/4HANA adoption, optimization, and continuous improvement across AMPS business and manufacturing operations. This role ensures best-in-class business processes, governance for ITIL-like demand management, and alignment with strategic objectives. The CoE Leader will bridge technology and business needs, lead a high-performing team, and enable digital transformation for operational excellence and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership: Define SAP CoE vision and roadmap; act as primary SAP S/4HANA advisor to senior leaders.
• Process Optimization: Improve end-to-end processes (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, plan-to-produce, record-to-report) using SAP capabilities.
• SAP Expertise: Guide implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA modules (FI/CO, PP, MM, SD, EWM); ensure integration with enterprise systems.
• Demand Management: Implement ITIL-like governance for prioritizing SAP-related business demands.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor CoE team; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Change Management: Drive adoption of SAP solutions and continuous learning.
• Performance Monitoring: Define KPIs, report progress, and manage risks for SAP initiatives.
• Digital Transformation Leadership: Drive initiatives that leverage SAP and emerging technologies to enable Industry 4.0 capabilities and smart manufacturing.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for SAP utilization and business process excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement:  Serve as the trusted advisor to executive leadership on SAP strategy and business process alignment.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure SAP solutions meet regulatory, cybersecurity, and internal compliance standards.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Manage relationships with SAP and external service providers to optimize delivery and support.

Required Experience

• 10+ years implementing/managing SAP solutions; 5+ years in leadership within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven success in SAP S/4HANA adoption and business process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with key SAP modules: FI/CO, PP, MM, SD, EWM.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL or similar demand management frameworks.
• Experience managing complex SAP implementations and organizational change.

Desired Experience

• Experience in industrial manufacturing processes, such as discrete or process manufacturing, with a focus on supply chain optimization and production planning. 
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori, Analytics Cloud, Ariba, Leonardo.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 principles and their application in manufacturing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $105,464.00 - $145,013.00 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.  

Some benefits are offered only at participating locations. Candidates will be informed during the interview process if offerings differ at their location.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.