IT Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

Requisition Number: 65382

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

The IT Manager, PLM role will be responsible for leading the strategy, design, implementation, and support of Teamcenter solutions for Corning globally. 

The qualified candidate will work as a partner with our internal and external technical experts to ensure we create standardized supportable solutions.  To be successful the candidate needs a solid background in manufacturing and engineering design practices plus the ability to translate the needs of the business to IT requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer/Business engagement to gain deep understanding of needs and requirements as well as how we can support the Manufacturing Strategies with PLM capabilities. 
• Use knowledge of how PLM drives value to articulate that to businesses and extend the usage of PLM capabilities where it adds value for Corning
• Develop and execute PLM roadmaps for each division that align with their strategies including integration to ERP, CAD, MES and other critical systems
• Work closely with external technical partners, Engineering USA
• Manage the portfolio of PLM projects and resources and follow Corning standard project management practices
• Ensure that we stay current with Teamcenter, Solidworks and related software to ensure that we protect Corning’s data security

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Team Center configuration
• Solidworks or other CAD experience
• Experience with workflow processes (Engineering Change Management, Audit Management.)
• Development of strategy and long-term directions
• Certification / experience in Operational Excellence / Six Sigma highly desired
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Ability to work closely with internal customers around the world to meet customer requirements
• Ability to work individually and on teams to execute projects on time, on budget, and with expected results

Experiences/Education - Required

• 7-10 years of Engineering and/or Manufacturing leadership role in a global manufacturing environment
• Proven performance record in supervisory, project management and strategy roles, preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Quality.
• Bachelor degree in IT, Engineering or related field
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Strong communication skills to effectively articulate analytics vision and objectives at all levels.
• Demonstrates strong Engineering domain knowledge and how technology solutions can improve or enhance existing processes and overall business results
• Creates strong business partner relationships
• Technical curiosity, aptitude, and expertise in IT technologies<