Sr Manager of Programs, OCS Technology **Date:** Apr 9, 2025 **Location:** Hickory, NC, US, 28601Keller, TX, US, 76248 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 68033 **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.  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. **Scope of Position:** • Lead the Program Management capability of OCS Technology. • Acting though a team of Program Managers, lead major technological innovations within OCS. • May lead an innovations program directly. • In OCS Technology, programs are distinguished from projects. Programs are more complex, with high risk, high ambiguity, and are larger than projects. Programs typically consist of several projects. **Responsibilities:** • Directly manage the team of Program Managers that lead major technological innovations within OCS. Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and other supervision tasks for Program Managers. • Drive the successful and timely delivery of OCS Innovation Programs to budget and performance expectations. • Work in coordination with COC Leaders in Technology, Business Teams, PMO, Product Line Management, Division Engineering and Manufacturing to provide program specific direction and guidance to Program Managers. • Lead program managers and sponsors to build and maintain global program structures which ensure the success of innovation programs. This will typically include establishing an effective core team and steering team for each program. • Through program managers, ensure development of comprehensive program/project plans. Establish objectives and monitor adherence to the master plans and schedules. Secure and maintain adequate resources to enable the success of programs and projects. • Work with innovation management leaders and other functions define and implement appropriate innovation management processes to optimize program performance, limit risk, drive good decisions and maximize utilization of resources. • Work with business leaders and requestors to establish a strong program foundation at launch of program. Define/validate value proposition, business hypothesis, foundational assumptions at start of program. • Represent program management function to leadership and other functions and groups in Corning. **Travel Requirements:** Domestic and international travel expected up to 25%. **Work Location:** Hickory NC, Keller TX, or other OCS Technology locations. **Education and Experience requirements:** • Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or other relevant discipline. • 5+ years of experience in the management of complex, cross-functional, culturally diverse program/project teams containing both technical and non-technology roles. • 10+ Years of experience in Product Development • 5+ Years of experience at Manager level. **Required Skills:** • Demonstrated personal initiative with a track record of completing challenging business objectives. • 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. **Desired Skills:** • Multiple-year work experience in at least two of the following areas: Commercial / Product Line Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering. • Completion of formal project management training. • Strong network of COC / OCS relationships. • OCS Product and application understanding **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $183,877.00 - $252,831.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. **A job that shapes a life. ** **Corning offers you the total package. ** ** ** Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one +  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. + Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     + Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Hickory