Project Leader

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72706

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Position will be responsible for leading engineering and operations teams to deliver business initiatives. It may include working with product development, division engineering and manufacturing colleagues to execute projects for Capacity Expansion, Capability improvements, New Product Introduction and Cost Reduction based on OCS Division priorities. The focus for this specific position may be global at times and potentially involve moderately complex automation projects from initiation to completion, portfolio management or similar assignments.

• Defines and executes a project plan, including financial and resource planning that enables the project to scale appropriately in each stage to meet project objectives and remain within budget. Drives the project's progress, reconfirming the project's value proposition, and recommending scope changes of the project to leadership, as appropriate
• Ensures technical work is organized and executed on time, to acceptable safety and quality standards
• Monitors for changes in customer requirements/scope or other assumptions and resolves impact on the project's strategy, business case, business model, predicted level of risk, resource requirements, speed, and value proposition.
• Works with internal customers during each stage to keep them engaged, to lead the scope of the project, and to interpret their perception of the product being developed, the equipment being installed, or process improvement being implemented.
• Consistently communicates information related to project direction, issues, needs, and progress with key project constituencies including business leadership, internal customers, and team members.
• Develops and leads a compelling business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) and value proposition for the product relative to the division’s strategy, market needs, and competition. Identifies technical and manufacturing levers to improve the project's business case. Champions the value proposition, builds fundamental understanding of the technology that enables continued differentiation, and ensures manufacturing implementation of requirements are met.
• Ensures that intellectual property is protected
• Utilizes best practices in project management to organize and execute project activities, including leveraging Performance Excellence tools and Critical Chain project management as appropriate.

• B.S. in a technical field (Engineering or Physical Sciences).
• Experience in optics and any advanced degree (MBA, Masters) a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience with Project Management / Leadership in leading internal or external teams
• 3 years or more of experience leading projects implemented in a…