Project Manager

Role Purpose

With general guidelines and/or under supervision, is able to propose, plan, coordinate, and control small projects involving technical systems or under supervision, participate in larger more complex projects. Can provide technical and non-technical guidance (oversight) to ensure the systems are technically and economically successful. Assists in development of solutions and resolving complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for projects, relocations, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing processes
• Establish requirements with customer(s)
• Establish project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility
• Establish sub-team working with Operating Division, plant and management. Leads sub team to needed results. Act as effective team member on larger, broader teams. Establish receivership requirements for project
• Demonstrate leadership role from a technical perspective. Perform as a technical / functional expert in their own discipline. Broaden exposure to other engineering disciplines
• Actively participate in project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions
• Effectively participate in all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
• Provide periodic project updates to project manager and functional management
• Actively coach other engineers in order to share expertise. Seek coaching as it relates to customer processes.
• Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
• Be an advocate and role model for safety within their area of responsibility
• Participate in a project critique at completion and share key learnings with others unassociated with the project
• Provide recognition or recommendations for recognition to sub-team members
• Direct responsibility to project manager for project results
• Participate in a limited range of projects which may have significant financial and/or strategic impact on the corporation
• Practice adaptive work style to effectively participate on projects in a global operating arena. Leverage experience working with many different cultures

Experiences/Education - Required

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Progressive responsibilities in global technical and project leadership
• Fully knowledgeable of and capable in, appropriate engineering competency's state of the art
• Ability to successfully lead a matrixed project team and deliver documented scope to customer on time and budget
• Self starter who is able to satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a team player within a matrix organization. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to influence versus control others. Can comfortably operate in the "gray" areas
• Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
• Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of MS Project or other Project scheduling tools
• Results oriented with a high commitment level
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the project team organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver written and verbal messages
• Conflict management - as a team player, seeks win - win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems vs. escalating

Experiences/Education - Desired

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Experience in multiple businesses or technical organizations
• Project Team focused on single technical discipline
• Prior project or work team experience
• Possesses network with Corning global technical community and key external suppliers / partners
• External recognition such as Green / Yellow / Black Belt, Lean, PMI, Professional Engineering or member of a Technical society
• Future Project Management Certification program may apply