Innovation Project Manager

Innovation Project Manager

** Date:
** Jul 18, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75745

** 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

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Develop and execute commercial strategy for Corning's Critical Materials program, defined as materials economically and strategically important for industries vital to modern economies but also at risk of supply disruption, including Germanium, Gallium, and Rare Earth Elements.

+ Evaluate and prioritize high-value market opportunities with measurable objectives and key results (OKRs).

+ Build and expand a high-value commercial relationship network - deepening partnerships with existing customers and government stakeholders while cultivating new market access with prospective customers and industry partners.

+ Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, customers, and required external partners to design and implement go-to-market (GTM) strategies.

+ Translate complex customer and government requirements into actionable commercial strategies and Corning capability-aligned solutions.

+ Lead the development of business cases for investment in new commercial opportunities, including pricing and value creation, cost modeling, and risk assessment.

+ Engage with US Government agencies, identifying funded program opportunities, building agency relationships, and aligning Corning's critical materials capabilities to national security and economic growth priorities.

+ Analyze and monitor competitive trends and market dynamics.

** Core Competencies*
* + Demonstrate consistent energy, drive, and enthusiasm in pursuit of business development initiatives and objectives.

+ Ability to sell innovative technical solutions and services and negotiate legal agreements.

+ Skilled at identifying and articulating customer needs.

+ Ability to build business cases for investment in new opportunities.

+ Entrepreneurial mindset, combining business acumen with technical expertise.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + 5+ years of experience in technical industry in customer-facing roles such as sales, business development, product line management, or sales engineering.

+ Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (STEM).

+ Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

+ US citizenship required.

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering preferred.

+ MBA preferred.

+ Previous experience in product line management or innovation.

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is…