Global Director, Advanced Optical Components

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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.

Requisition Number: 77936

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

• Oversee innovation and product development of advanced passive optical components for hyperscale data center and optical computing networks.
• Partner closely with Business Technology Directors, Commercial, Market Development, and Product Line Management to develop long-term and short-term roadmaps for new product introduction.
• Set the direction for technical capability enhancement and expansion to meet the business needs.
• Provide technical leadership for Global Business Teams, Business Team portfolio prioritization
• Directorate budget responsibility
• Responsible for the overall leadership of a global organization of ~100 full time employees; located across EMEA, U.S., APAC, and Mexico
  
  

• Deliver differentiated solutions to key programs addressing customer needs, providing cost and sustainability advantages, considering manufacturing scalability requirements to grow Corning’s competitive advantage.
• Support early-stage product development in research and applied research and development (AR&D) with optical design and design for manufacturing expertise.
• Drive new product introductions as project sponsor or a member of steering team from project launch to product release to manufacturing.
• Accountable for delivering innovations on-budget and on-time and responsible for
  
  

• Collaborate with Commercial teams to identify early- stage opportunities and evaluate business cases.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments by balancing business priorities, technical requirements, customer expectations, and organizational dynamics with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Work with the Business Technology Directors, Market development, PLM and Manufacturing to develop 5-year plan.
• Engage in technical discussions with customers. Understand application requirements. Identify opportunities for competitive differentiation.
• Build trusted relationships with demanding internal and external customers, constructively addressing concerns, resolving friction, and maintaining alignment around shared business outcomes.
• Plan annual budget, manage directorate resources, leverage corporate capability and expertise
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and customer driven mindset
• Serve as a credible, steady leader in high-pressure situations, using influence, transparency, and fact-based decision-making to move work forward across organizational boundaries.
• Continuously seek ways to improve operation effectiveness
• Talent planning, supervising and mentoring
• Provide periodical activity highlights and status reports
• Conduct Communication meetings
• Participate in technical and execution reviews
• Invention Disclosure committee for Micro-optics products
  
  

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant and related STEM dis