About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Come break through with us. </span></p> <p><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Role Purpose</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position is responsible for managing the <strong>Corning® GlassWorks AI™ Solutions</strong> product line.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired product line sales growth and profitability.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities (Part 1)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Works closely with a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales to:</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develops the product or product line’s market value proposition and pricing strategy.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develops and execute the product line planning process, including the identification of critical projects to be undertaken for the year.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Finds the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to all product issues related to performance (i.e., specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management)</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Creates an intellectual property and standards strategy for the product line.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Understands downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the business.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Creates long-term forecasting plans.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities (Part 2)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Works with Program Management or New Business Development to introduce new products, as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develops a compelling market value proposition that differentiates Corning’s products and services in the marketplace.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develops the product line strategy and manages the product line through the stages of innovation, from product concept through commercialization and life-cycle management, as appropriate depending on the stage of handoff from Program Management or New Business Development</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identifies the best mix for the market(s) through effective segmentation and portfolio rationalization.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Optimizes inventory management related to the product line by coordinating information flow, as needed, between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">May get involved in supply chain disruption issues to influence or make decisions on global order and Development/Manufacturing prioritization.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Works with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process both at Corning’s plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Works with the Standards group to set and drive the standards strategy for the product line.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Addresses new product/special requests by developing a business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) to determine the feasibility and pricing requirements of the requests.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Owns and optimizes, or may work with the Pricing Manger to optimize, pricing levels by setting floor price, establishing pricing structure, optimizing product premiums, and ensuring value received for product line</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Works with Account Management to develop value propositions that improve margins for Corning’s products and services and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manages the obsolescence process, as necessary, to extract maximum value through the end of the product’s lifecycle.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education & Experience </H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree - Technical (engineering degree or other formal engineering education)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">MBA desired</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Intermediate Project Management Skills and Practices</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Product / Process Knowledge</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Customer Knowledge</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Competency (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities) </H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated track record of managing projects</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated track record of leading and/or actively participating in multi-functional teams</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Business Acumen including basic financial understanding</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and MS Office in general</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in Matrix Management & reporting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent English written and spoken. Chinese language is also preferred to liaise with Chinese-speaking counterparts. Knowledge of additional Asian language knowledge is a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Technical skills: </span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Optical Industry Acumen & understanding of AI Infrastructure & Networks</strong> are a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Knowledge on technology around the Data Center including cabling and actives/networking</strong> are a plus.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Soft skills: </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be a self-starter and take initiative. Able to make and drive decisions and take ownership.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>