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Project Portfolio Specialist

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Date: Jun 15, 2026

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75566

 

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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.​   

 

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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.

Scope of Position:

The Project Portfolio Specialist supports our AMT – Fiber Capital Programs teams worldwide. This position supports OFC technology capacity expansions and capital deployments for new technology rollouts including Product, Cost Reduction and Capacity.

Key focus is process management of FCP’s capital projects and resource portfolios. The position will work closely with the other staff and project managers to determine capital and resource needs for their projects. The position will monitor project performance to capital budgets, schedules, resource timing and help resolve issues as they arise.

This position will provide experience and background for future roles in Technology or Project Management.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate and maintain all aspects of AMT/FCPs capital project portfolio.   This includes resource planning, capital forecasting, Planview input requirements, and routine Capricorn/Capital PMO update requirements.  
  • Assist Department Manager with scenario analysis for projects, as needed. 
  • Work closely with staff on determining project needs and determine ways to fill gaps.
  • Manage department recruiting/hiring activities, both direct and contingent, to ensure effective and efficient selection and on-boarding of resources. Work closely with resourcing firms on needs and screen potential candidates.
  • Coordinate the capital management process for the group.  With inputs from the project teams, managing Planview entries, updates, reports, and periodic reviews.
  • Assist project teams in the Capricorn process.
  • Maintain the department budget, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
  • Supervise administrative resources in the group.
  • Coordinate project scheduling.

 

Travel Requirements: ~ <10% Travel, for durations up to 1 week

 

Education and Experience: Required

  • Bachelors Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Project Management or Leadership
  • Attention to detail and strong data analysis
  • Effective leadership, organization and planning skills with ability to handle changing priorities
  • Knowledge and experience with project planning tools such as MS Project, risk analysis, and KT decision analysis
  • Prooven ability to track material shippments
  • Fianacial understanding to determine forcasting spending.

 

Education and Experience: Desired  

  • Understanding of project management and financial fundamentals
  • Understanding of the Capricorn process. 
  • Experience with Planview
  • Interviewing experience to determine the best candidates for positions
  • Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $81,750.00 - $112,406.00 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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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. 

 

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: Wilmington

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