Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager

Corning Incorporated

Requisition Number: 72041

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.

• Provide project leadership excellence within a division engineering group that leads capital projects, facility building/infrastructure repairs, renovations, and process improvement initiatives (anticipated project size to vary based on portfolio and demand, small to large scale).
• Establish overall project requirements and plans, leading the project team from initial planning through project closeout following our Corning PM processes and procedures.
• Effectively lead, interface and communicate with the division/facility leadership, teams, resources and external EPCM firms.
• Solve technically complex problems within facility equipment, construction and operation areas for WPS.

• Deliver strong project leadership through the project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and AR budget documentation.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise project presentations; such as business case justifications, project financials and project status summaries to leadership.
• Exercise sound judgment, solid engineering principles and utilize structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Lead, guide, coach and help develop internal functional and project team members.
• Ability to multitask, lead multiple projects and actively work and participate in project teams in various roles and capacities.
• Effectively listen and communicate utilizing multiple channels and means.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent.
• 10+ years of engineering and professional work experience.
• Excellent project leadership, presentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent soft leadership, interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Project estimating, cost control and scheduling experience.
• Able to apply project leadership and technical principles to concepts, designs, troubleshooting and solving problems.
• Problem‑solving skills and the use of structured methods such as K‑T (DA, PPA, RA), DESGN and DMAIC.

• MS degree preferred.
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint (Microsoft software suite).
• Proficient in SharePoint and collaborative workspace environments.
• Corning Capricorn experience and certifications.
• Professional Engineering Certification.
• PMI certification.
• Equipment installation, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Facility design, operations and/or installation experience.

• Limited or no travel.
• Less than 10% for training and growth opportunities.

• Flexibility is required.
• 40+ hours per week. Onsite, in‑the‑field and office time required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Range: $ – $ (full‑time).

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives that align with key business results and reward you when the company performs well.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions can reach 7%–12% of your pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits: 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing