Manager, AI Ideation and Innovation

Overview

Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74738

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

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.

Role Purpose

The Manager, AI Ideation & Innovation identifies and shapes high-value AI, automation, and analytics opportunities across OC. This role works closely with business leaders to understand challenges, uncover use cases, and translate them into structured opportunities for delivery teams.

The role also supports innovation efforts by helping teams explore bold ideas, evaluate practical use cases, and scale the most valuable opportunities in partnership with solutions and operational leaders.

• Build relationships across supply chain, finance, commercial, technology, manufacturing, and PLM

• Identify business challenges and translate them into AI, automation, or analytics opportunities

• Lead structured ideation with business leaders to generate, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities

• Help stakeholders understand practical AI use cases and realistic technology options

• Partner with adjacent leaders to move ideas from concept into delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of experience across business functions such as commercial, manufacturing, technology, finance, or supply chain

• Experience identifying and shaping business opportunities involving AI, automation, analytics, or digital solutions

• Experience working across multiple functions and with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or Manufacturing Systems

• Strong understanding of AI, generative AI, automation, analytics, and where they can create practical business value

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate between business needs and technical possibilities

• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across organizational levels

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

• Experience in a cross-functional matrix organization

• Experience with process improvement

• Familiarity with enterprise business platforms and AI capabilities

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial environments

• Experience and passion working with data and AI tools

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $ - $ 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…