Assistant Product Line Manager

Requisition Number: 71631

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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.

Role Purpose:

Corning is seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to join our team as an Assistant Product Line Manager for our Contour and SBEND optical fiber product lines. This role is critical in driving product line strategies, positioning, and profitability objectives while supporting the management and growth of these cutting-edge products. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple departments, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, technology, R&D, supply chain, and finance, to achieve strategic goals and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies and life cycle management to align with business goals and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with technology and manufacturing teams to define new product requirements, extensions, and enhancements.
• Act as project and/or commercial lead for new product launches, extensions, and enhancements.
• Develop robust business cases to secure leadership support for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with division objectives.
• Create value propositions and train commercial teams to effectively communicate product benefits to customers, including direct customer interaction when required.
• Analyze competitive market environments and implement strategies to counteract competitor activities.
• Coordinate with commercial operations to manage inventory, avoid write-offs, and maximize profitability.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of management/leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve critical business objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis, and a detail-oriented approach to process rigor.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively.
• Strong teamwork abilities and capacity to align cross-functional teams to support strategies through influence.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and cultures.

Qualifications – Desired

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Experience in business/finance, including presenting business cases.
• Technical understanding of optical fiber and optical cable is an advantage (not required).
• Operational experience in manufacturing or supply/demand planning is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Corning, you’ll find a career that shapes your life. We offer a total compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, financial security, and career growth from day one.

• Financial Well-being: 100% company-paid pension benefit, 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and company-wide bonuses tied to performance.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and fitness programs.
• Recognition: Peer-to-peer recognition programs celebrate success and above-and-beyond contributions.
• Professional Growth: Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career advancement.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $99,433.00 - $136,721.00 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 [email protected] .