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Product Line Manager

Corning

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

💰 $203,749/yr($148,181/yr – $203,749/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 76220

The company built on breakthroughs.  
Join us. 

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

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Product Line Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and business success for Corning’s Advanced Optics products, customers, and projects in our Semiconductor Technologies and Solutions (STS) business. By leveraging deep commercial acumen, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership skills, the PLM ensures that offerings in these segments are well-positioned for growth, revenue success, and market differentiation.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategy and execution of the 4Ps—product, price, placement, and promotion—for the assigned product line to support growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
Lead product line strategy and planning, including annual priorities, growth initiatives, performance improvement actions, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Own the full product lifecycle, including portfolio strategy, commercialization, forecasting, pricing, profitability, rationalization, obsolescence, and phase-out decisions.
Develop business cases for new products, product families, and customer-specific opportunities, including financial analysis and value justification.
Partner with Sales to execute pricing and go-to-market strategies that optimize customer value, market position, and profitability.
Build and maintain short- and long-term demand and revenue forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Market Intelligence, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Legal, IP, and related functions to align strategy, customer needs, and operational execution.
Define and communicate customer requirements and product value propositions, while supporting escalations and ensuring timely issue resolution.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer needs, standards, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and identify new business opportunities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve cost, quality, delivery, lead time, supply continuity, and process efficiency, and support SIOP to align demand and supply.

Required Qualifications

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 executi