Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Join Corning, 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.

The Communications Senior Specialist, Projects and Function Operations helps establish the operating rhythm of Corporate Communications, improving cross-team collaboration and advancing projects that support broader business priorities. The position leads projects, supports internal communications and employee engagement, and strengthens the processes that keep the Corporate Communications function aligned, organized, and moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead people and culture initiatives across the Corporate Communications function, including team meetings, employee engagement activities, team-building events and other programs that support a strong and connected organization
• Facilitate meetings and cross-function discussions that help teams make decisions, resolve issues and move important work forward
• Develop and deliver internal communications that align employees around priorities, increase transparency and support the smooth operation of the department
• Lead projects from initiation through completion by defining goals and success measures, building project plans, managing stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation
• Improve project management practices across the function by building and maintaining tools, templates and resources that support consistency and efficiency
• Build strong working relationships across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications to strengthen alignment and support the timely delivery of projects and initiatives
• Manage shared inboxes, distribution lists and other department communication channels, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively and routed appropriately

Experiences/Education

- Required:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or any related field
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 1 year leading projects with increasing levels of complexity
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Extremely strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team to complete the projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across businesses, departments, and functions
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools
• Digital fluency and comfort working within digital systems
• Experience working with agencies and vendors

Experiences/Education
- Desired:

• Global awareness
• Experience in developing and successfully implementing complex communication strategies
• Experience successfully communicating change within a comparable organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $70,350.00 - $96,732.00 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.

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. 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.

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