Product Line Manager, Contour & Sbend Optical Fiber

Product Line Manager, Contour & Sbend Optical Fiber

** Date:
** Sep 21, 2026

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* Location:

** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 78093

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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.

** Overview*
* Corning's Optical Fiber and Cable (OFC) division is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead the global strategy for the Contour and S-Bend fiber product lines. In this high-visibility role, you will own the full product lifecycle - from market positioning and competitive strategy to forecasting, intellectual property, and end-of-life management. You will work across Technology, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive both short- and long-term profitability.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Develop and execute the global product line strategy, managing the Contour and S-Bend fiber products through the full lifecycle - from market positioning through obsolescence

+ Lead a cross-functional, multi-site product team of functional leads across Technology, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Marketing, and Sales

+ Define the product line's market value proposition; assess downstream market requirements, competitive threats, and optimal solutions for performance, quality, and customer needs

+ Own the product line planning process, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and forecast management in coordination with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain

+ Develop and manage an intellectual property and product standards strategy for the product line

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline with a strong analytical background

+ 10+ years of experience in product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering within an engineering-based, customer-focused environment

+ Demonstrated track record of managing projects and leading multi-functional teams

+ Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time

** Desired Qualifications*
* + MBA or equivalent demonstrated business experience

+ Experience managing direct reports

+ Background in manufacturing, product development, or business strategy

+ Financial analysis and accounting experience

+ Experience leading multicultural or multi-geographic projects

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $ - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the…