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About the Role

The Product Line Manager, Laser Optics, is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and business success for Laser Optics products, customers, and projects within the Semiconductor Technologies and Solutions (STS) business. This role leverages deep commercial acumen, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership to ensure offerings are well-positioned for growth, revenue success, and market differentiation.

Responsibilities

Supports the strategy and execution on the 4Ps (product, price, placement and promotion) for the respective product line.
Supports the product line planning process including the product line strategy, and identification of critical projects.
Develops a business canvas, including financials, to advocate for the creation of a new product family or program.
Works with Sales to develop and execute a pricing strategy by setting floor pricing, influencing pricing structure, optimizing product premiums, and ensuring value and profitability.
Develops short and long-term forecasting plans by working closely with sales, marketing intelligence, and the commercial operations forecasting manager.
Works to create an intellectual property and standards strategy for the product line.
Understands downstream market requirements and assesses competitive threats and implications for the business.
Works with Program Management and/or Sales to approve quotes and new products.
Identifies the best mix for their market(s) through effective segmentation and portfolio rationalization.
Works with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process.
Manages the obsolescence process to extract maximum value through the end of the product lifecycle.
Leads cross-functional business teams to develop and execute growth, performance improvement, and cost-reduction strategies.
Owns the product lifecycle management of products, including portfolio strategy, revenue and demand forecasting, commercialization, and phase-out decisions.
Serves as the primary point of contact with key customers and project teams, championing customer requirements and engaging in operational or technical escalations.
Develops, manages, and delivers on financial plans, including annual and quarterly demand and revenue forecasts, pricing strategies, and profitability targets.
Defines and communicates compelling value propositions for new product initiatives based on market insights, customer feedback, and technology trends.
Identifies, prioritizes, and champions new business opportunities; collaborates with Sales to build go-to-market strategies and detailed execution plans.
Collaborates with Development & Engineering (D&E) teams, providing business requirements, prioritization, and justification for resource allocation and budget spend.
Monitors market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product strategies.
Works with operations partners to optimize inventory management, supply continuity, delivery performance, and overall product quality.
Identifies and drives improvements in cost structure, lead time, and product performance.
Leads or participates in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (IBP) discussions and resolves supply chain disruptions and escalations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field required.
Demonstrated 8+ years of relevant experience in product management, business development, technical marketing, or related roles within technology-driven industries.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global organization.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategic business plans, managing complex customer relationships, and delivering on revenue, margin, and growth targets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; able to distill and articulate sophisticated value propositions to both technical and commercial audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with multiple competing priorities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Skills

Commercial acumen
Technical understanding
Cross-functional leadership
Product management
Business development
Technical marketing
Strategic planning
Customer relationship management
Financial analysis
Negotiation
Presentation
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Semiconductor industry knowledge
Strategy

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
MBA or equivalent advanced commercial degree highly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$148,181.00 - $203,749.00

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses
Long-term incentives
100% company-paid pension benefit
Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
Medical, dental, vision
Paid parental leave
Family building support
Fitness
Company-paid life insurance
Disability
Disease management programs
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Recognition program

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.
The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs.
This segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Equal Opportunity

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.