Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

** Date:
** Oct 16, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 78831

** 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.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* 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. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure to complexity, works effectively across teams, and turns priorities into action. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications, this person will lead and strengthen coordination, execution and delivery of key strategic projects and initiatives.

** 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

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