Sr. Project Manager

Requisition Number: 71500

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Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Scope of Position:

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and manage medium to large, complex, broad programs or projects that can span globally across Corning or across the corporation in support business objectives. These projects will typically focus on enhancing manufacturing capacity, establishing manufacturing operations for new business ventures, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving facilities. The individual will be responsible to establish and then lead a large team through the entire project lifecycle, employing fundamental project management practices such as the stage gate process to ensure successful delivery of project goals.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Organizational Alignment and Coordination:  Coordinate workstreams across organizational boundaries in Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial in support of project deliverables.
• Project Leadership:  Direct supervision of a multi-discipline, cross functional project team.  Provide strong leadership to guide them, resolve conflicts, and make timely decisions to ensure the project’s compliance with safety, scope schedule, cost, and other project specific deliverables such as those associated with product quality, equipment and process capability, machine and line rates, equipment uptime, etc.
• Project Management: Execute all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, leveraging the stage gate process and all of it’s associated tools.
• Scope Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and schedules to deliver outcomes within approved limits while maintaining quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution and minimize disruptions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization, ensuring stakeholders are informed of project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and apply best practices to optimize project execution and outcomes.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.
• Project assignments can be in excess of 1-2 years in duration

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Flexibility is required
• Normal Business Hours (8 – 5, M – F): however, expected to work hours required to achieve objectives
• May include weekend and off-shift hours.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Engineering required
• 15 years of experience working in industry with 3 to 5 years of practicing experience in project management.

Desired Skills: 

• Preferred Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
• Innovative and technically curious
• Experience working with the Scientific and Technology communities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in glass or ceramics.
• Knowledge of PDRI, Stage Gate and Last Planner
• Negotiation skills
• Entrepreneurial

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $137,472.00 - $189,024.00 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. 

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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.