Requisition Number: 79268
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.
Purpose:Reports directly to the Program Director for the capacity expansion program.
The role will lead a PMO scheduling and project-controls team and will work in a matrix environment with internal facility, equipment engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and safety organizations. Engagement with schedulers at vendors, EPCM and equipment integration partners is likely.
The Manager, Scheduling & Project Controls is accountable for establishing and maintaining the integrated planning and scheduling system for a major, capital expansion program exceeding $500 million in its first phase.
This leader will create and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), integrate schedules from facilities, EPCM, equipment engineering, procurement, off-site equipment integration, site installation, commissioning, and operational readiness, and provide an independent, fact-based forecast of key program milestones.
The position will ensure that the program has a credible, logic-driven, risk-informed path to facility readiness, equipment move-in, installation completion, debug, and first product. The leader will identify cross-functional schedule risks early, lead schedule assurance and recovery planning, and provide clear decision support to program and executive leadership.
Responsibilities:• Integrated planning and scheduling
• Schedule assurance and forecasting
• Cross-functional and external-party integration
• Reporting, and decision support
• Team leadership and capability building
QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, scheduling, construction planning, or program/project management with demonstrated experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up schedules.
• 5+ years leading scheduling or project-controls functions on complex capital projects with demonstrated experience on at least one major industrial, manufacturing, process-industry, semiconductor, pharmaceutical or similarly complex capital program with a value of $300 million or greater.
• 5+ years of experience with critical-path method scheduling, schedule development, schedule assurance, baseline management, delay analysis, and recovery planning with demonstrated use of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent enterprise scheduling platforms.
• 5+ years of experience operating in a matrix organization and influence experienced functional leaders, contractors, external partners, and technical experts without relying solely on direct reporting authority.
Desired skills and experience:• Experience with fast-track industrial expansions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-SP, AACE PSP, AACE EVP, or similar certification.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $146,918.00 - $202,013.00 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.
