Senior Program Manager

Scope of Position

Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-functional global teams in the development and delivery of new technology solutions for any of the business segments and/or regions within the Corning Optical Communications business.

Manage complex programs in a global matrixed organization, assuming full responsibility for schedule, performance and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage the schedule, technical performance, and budget of major product or process development programs involving complex, technically challenging solutions for Optical Communications applications.
• Build and maintain a global program structure to ensure the success of the overall program.  This will typically include establishing a core team and multiple project and work stream teams with members from the development, engineering, and manufacturing organizations across multiple geographic regions.
• Establish objectives and develop, or ensure development, of comprehensive project plans then monitor adherence to the master plans and schedules.  Secure and maintain adequate resources to enable the success of programs and projects.
• Secure and utilize external engineering, development, manufacturing and other functional resources where appropriate to address the needs of the program.
• Direct all phases of technology projects from inception through completion guided by a scalable innovation process using structured tools, efficient processes, disciplined communication, and effective decision making.
• Interact with external customers to develop a clear understanding of their challenges and requirements as needed.  Work closely with internal customers to establish a clear understanding of their functional requirements.  Participate with Product Management in the development of business cases for projects within the program to ensure maximum value is created with Corning resources.
• Serve as the primary conduit of communication and interaction with executive sponsors and steering teams regarding the program.  Regularly communicate program and project status.  Prepare and deliver presentations and reports as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or other relevant discipline. 
• Extensive experience in the management of complex, cross-functional, culturally diverse teams containing both technical and non-technical roles.
• 10+ years total of development of manufactured products, engineering, and/or manufacturing experience (preferably 2 or more of these areas) with demonstrable project management capability.
• 5+ years of experience at the Manager level.
• Demonstrated personal initiative with a track record of completing challenging business objectives.
• Customer contact experience and the ability to translate needs into relevant and actionable program requirements.
• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities, changing requirements and high levels of ambiguity
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills at all levels of an organization (team, peer, and senior executive levels) with a demonstrated ability to build relationships in a heavily matrixed, team environment.
• Ability to manage and effectively leverage a team of diverse expertise, backgrounds, cultures and styles without direct reporting authority.

Desired Qualifications

• Multiple-year work experience in at least two of the following areas: Commercial, Product Line Management, Development, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Six Sigma Black Belt training, experience and/or certification.
• Completion of formal project management training with further preference for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.