Advanced Optics Technology Portfolio Manager and Chief of Staff

Advanced Optics Technology Portfolio Manager And Chief Of Staff

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. 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.

Corning is seeking an Advanced Optics Development Portfolio Manager and Chief of Staff to support the Advanced Optics organization in Corning, NY. This role is expected to be primarily onsite, works closely with the Business Technology Director (BTD), and offers relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Occasional travel may be required based on project and business needs.

Materials, optics, engineering, and technical professionals who want to use their background in a broader portfolio and business-facing role will find strong visibility and impact here. Within Corning's Advanced Optics organization, this role serves as a strategic partner to the BTD and helps connect development projects to business priorities, budget planning, staffing needs, and leadership decisions.

Key responsibilities include serving as a strategic partner to the BTD, helping translate business and technology priorities into an effective operating rhythm across the Advanced Optics technology organization; partnering closely with the BTD and BTD administrative support to coordinate leadership cadence, calendar priorities, key meetings, and follow-up actions; establishing and maintaining a forward-looking cadence for staff meetings, portfolio reviews, business reviews, deep dives, and other leadership forums;

and providing visibility to scope, status, milestones, dependencies, risks, resource needs, and budget alignment across the AO Development portfolio.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, finance, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management, program leadership, strategy, operations, engineering, business planning, or chief of staff-related support in a complex organization. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in a technical field, business, or a related discipline, educational or professional background in materials, optics, physics, or another relevant technical area, experience in a high-tech, manufacturing, engineering, research, or other technology-driven environment, experience supporting portfolio governance, executive planning, and organizational coordination, and people management experience.