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Requisition Number: 77518 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. Role Overview Corning's Connectors & Adapters business sits at the intersection of technology and commercial strategy — and our Product Line Specialists are the engine behind how we bring products to market, grow revenue, and stay ahead of the competition. In this role, you'll own critical elements of product lifecycle execution — from new product development and commercialization through pricing strategy, customer engagement, and supply-demand alignment — partnering across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead execution of product line strategy — integrating market insights, competitive assessments, and cross-functional collaboration to identify new applications, refine product positioning, and drive growth • Own new product development and launch activities from early-stage justification through full commercialization, including leadership of pricing strategy across base, floor, contract, and day-to-day pricing • Serve as a voice-of-customer (VOC) expert in customer-facing engagements; lead resolution of product, quality, and service issues, balancing customer and business needs for rapid resolution • Maintain alignment with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure supply and demand are forecast-aligned; identify and lead initiatives to reduce product complexity and manufacturing cost • Quantify value propositions, assess business case assumptions and market risks, and drive strategic, technology, and operational product line initiatives to conclusion Work Location and Travel Requirements • Location: Charlotte, NC • Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international Experiences/Education - Required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business • 4+ years of experience in product management, product line, or commercial/technical role • Demonstrated experience in commercial or customer-facing roles, including mapping product value propositions to customer requirements • Proficiency in complex numerical analysis and data modeling using Excel or equivalent analytical tools Experiences/Education - Desired • MBA or equivalent advanced degree • Experience in telecommunications or high-volume manufacturing • Experience coordinating across global and regional product teams and manufacturing locations • Bilingual English/Spanish • Experience partnering with supply chain, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to improve cost, service levels, and business performance • Experience managing product portfolios through growth, rationalization, cost reduction, complexity reduction, and lifecycle optimization • Experience developing business cases, pricing models, financial forecasts, or market opportunity assessment Skills and Competencies • Communicates technical and commercial concepts clearly across diverse audiences including operations, engineering, sales, and customers • Drives cross-functional teams toward shared product line goals in a global matrix environment • Manages multiple concurrent projects and strategic initiatives with strong prioritization This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 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. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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Requisition Number: 77518
The company built on breakthroughs. 
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. 
Come break through with us.
Lead execution of product line strategy — integrating market insights, competitive assessments, and cross-functional collaboration to identify new applications, refine product positioning, and drive growth
Own new product development and launch activities from early-stage justification through full commercialization, including leadership of pricing strategy across base, floor, contract, and day-to-day pricing
Serve as a voice-of-customer (VOC) expert in customer-facing engagements; lead resolution of product, quality, and service issues, balancing customer and business needs for rapid resolution
Maintain alignment with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure supply and demand are forecast-aligned; identify and lead initiatives to reduce product complexity and manufacturing cost
Quantify value propositions, assess business case assumptions and market risks, and drive strategic, technology, and operational product line initiatives to conclusion
Work Location and Travel Requirements
Location: Charlotte, NC
Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international
Experiences/Education - Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business
4+ years of experience in product management, product line, or commercial/technical role
Demonstrated experience in commercial or customer-facing roles, including mapping product value propositions to customer requirements
Proficiency in complex numerical analysis and data modeling using Excel or equivalent analytical tools
Experiences/Education - Desired
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience in telecommunications or high-volume manufacturing
Experience coordinating across global and regional product teams and manufacturing locations
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience partnering with supply chain, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to improve cost, service levels, and business performance

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