Sr. Manager, Product Management Office

Requisition Number: 66835

 

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

Our Digital and IT organization is embarking on a transformative journey to embed product management practices that drive customer-centric solutions and agile delivery. We are seeking a visionary Digital Product Manager to lead this initiative and help shape the future of our product management office.

As a Digital Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in introducing and establishing product management within our Digital and IT organization. You will be responsible for setting up a Product Management Office and coaching product groups as they pilot a product framework. Your advocacy for product management practices and your ability to train and coach teams will be essential to our success. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to manage a product, ensuring its alignment with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish Product Management Office (ProdMO):
  • Lead the creation and development of a Product Management Office to support digital product initiatives.
  • Define the vision, strategy, and objectives of the ProdMO in alignment with the organization's goals.
  • Develop and implement processes, tools, and frameworks to standardize product management practices.
  • Identify and address organizational barriers to product management adoption
• Coach Product Groups:
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to product groups piloting the product framework.
  • Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and regular coaching to build product management capabilities.
  • Monitor progress and provide feedback to ensure successful implementation of the product framework.
• Advocate for Product Management:
  • Champion the value and benefits of product management across the organization.
  • Communicate the strategic importance of product management to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Create and deliver compelling presentations to gain buy-in and support for product initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Train and Coach:
  • Develop and deliver training programs on product management principles, practices, and tools.
  • Mentor product managers and teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Share best practices and industry trends to enhance the organization's product management capabilities.
• Product Management:
  • Manage a digital product, ensuring it meets customer needs and aligns with business objectives.
  • Work with our UX team to c