Director, Product Center of Excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of Digital & Information Technology from a project-delivery model to a product operating model.
• Build and scale the Product Management Office (PMO) and serve as the Product Management Center of Excellence (PM COE) Owner.
• Establish standardized product management methodologies, including processes, tools, governance, and playbooks.
• Define and uphold product-level metrics (OKRs/KPIs), benefits realization, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
• Own the strategy, vision, and portfolio management for Employee Experience products, including the Cobalt intranet and Little Joe chatbot.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, communications, and IT to ensure solutions meet evolving employee needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers to grow internal capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, including leadership of digital product portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience transforming product management offices or establishing centers of excellence.
• Proven track record of enabling the shift from project delivery to a product operating model.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Expertise in employee experience solutions, intranets, chatbots, and enterprise software platforms.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with a bias for action and results.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.
• Employee recognition programs to celebrate successes.

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space.