Job Description

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. 

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, Strategic Execution serves as a force multiplier for the CIO, driving execution of the high priority initiatives and ensuring follow-through on critical CIO priorities.

This role is accountable for coordinating, tracking, and driving completion of key work across the organization—particularly where ownership is fragmented or unclear. The role also ensures that executive materials and inputs are complete, aligned, and delivered on time for high-stakes reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive execution of key initiatives across COC (Corning Optical Communications)
• Step in to lead initiatives directly when required to ensure delivery and outcomes
• Act as an extension of the CIO to drive follow-through on key priorities and ad hoc requests
• Take ownership of work that lacks clear accountability or risks stalling
• Coordinate across COC and Digital and IT teams
• Align stakeholders, clarify ownership, and drive accountability without formal authority
• Own coordination of inputs for executive reviews (e.g., QBRs, leadership updates)
• Ensure materials are complete, on time, and aligned to requested structure and expectations
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and missing inputs; drive resolution proactively
• Track progress of key initiatives and commitments, highlighting risks and issue
• Intervene to resolve execution gaps or escalate when needed
• Remove barriers, accelerate decision-making, and ensure follow-through to completion

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years in program delivery, operations, or strategic execution roles
• Proven ability to deliver large, cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations
• Strong execution focus, with ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent organizational discipline and follow-through
• Strong problem-solving and structured thinking capabilities
• Clear, concise communication skills with senior stakeholders
• High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and results

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $178,553.00 - $245,511.00 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. 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.  
• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make 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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Worldwide

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