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Change and Adoption Lead

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Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75955

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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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning's Cables Division is building the people side of its digital transformation — and this role is central to that effort. As the Change & Adoption Lead, you will establish the division's organizational change management (OCM) practice, develop and deliver digital training programs, and define the digital skills architecture for engineers, supervisors, and managers across our manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Transformation, you'll partner with HR, Lean teams, and functional leadership to drive measurable digital adoption at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead organizational change management for digital transformation initiatives, applying industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) across the full project lifecycle — from planning and execution through measurement
Design, develop, and deliver digital training programs for salaried roles, including curriculum design, classroom and virtual delivery, and adoption follow-through
Build and maintain a digital skills matrix by role and maturity tier; partner with HR to embed digital skills requirements into hiring profiles, job descriptions, and development plans
Drive adoption of digital tools and AI-enabled workflows by engaging functional leadership and embedding new capabilities into existing work processes
Establish train-the-trainer models in partnership with Lean and continuous improvement training teams for scalable, plant-level delivery of digital content
Measure and report on training completion, adoption rates, and behavior change across digital initiatives

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, Engineering, Business, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in organizational change management, learning and development, or digital adoption, with meaningful experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Demonstrated experience leading change management for technology, digital, or system implementations
Prosci/ADKAR certification or equivalent change management methodology certification (or commitment to obtain within the first year)
Proven ability to design and deliver training for technical and professional audiences (curriculum design, classroom, virtual/blended formats)
Experience building skills frameworks, competency models, or role-based learning paths
Demonstrated ability to influence across functions, plants, and teams without direct authority
Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites (estimated 30–40%)

Experiences/Education - Desired

Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS); experience with SAP SuccessFactors a plus
Working knowledge of AI tools, digital agents, dashboarding, or related technologies used in modern manufacturing environments
Experience developing communications plans, awareness campaigns, or change adoption toolkits

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $98,588.00 - $135,559.00 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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