Chief of Staff - EIG

Requisition Number: 73401

 

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, and automotive 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 

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as “force multiplier”, maximizing effectiveness of SVP EIG to spend time identifying and driving strategic initiatives and delivering results
• Support effective communications, helping the staff and their teams interpret, understand, and carry out the SVP EIG’s vision and strategic intent while providing constructive feedback on how to best prepare for upcoming engagements
• Track strategic initiatives, including quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs) and milestones, and ensure areas behind plan are proactively identified and communicated as required to the SVP EIG
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and options to the SVP EIG regarding decisions to be made or problems to be solved, serving as extra set of “ears and eyes”
• Operate at tactical, operational, and strategic level to manage business rhythms such as governance processes, corporate leadership commitments, and customer engagements on behalf of the SVP EIG
• Lead or assist in driving departmental processes, such as staffing, strategy, and budgeting
• Serve as project leader for initiatives that do not neatly fit into existing organizational structure:
  • • Bring forward strategic issues
    • Define and implement processes
    • Generate and analyze research and data
    • Consider strategic and tactical implications
    • Present recommendations, with action plans, and execute
• Attend and facilitate complex, cross-departmental discussions to ensure that good decisions are reached and that decisions are carried out
• Represent the SVP EIG as required in internal and external forums
• Exercise exceptional discretion with confidential information to keep the SVP EIG apprised of key issues and, where possible, to keep the organization informed of priorities

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in engineering or technical discipline, MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing/commercial or manufacturing environment, Corning preferred
• Industry experience or demonstrated understanding of Business-to-Business (B2B) model
• Proven ability to work within a matrixed team structure to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives and programs
• Ability to drive and manage projects, demonstrating superior problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills in handling large data sets with a focus on rigor
• Ability to distill complex data into key insights
• Keen judgment with the ability to prioritize urgent and important items effectively
• Skilled in managing systems, designing practices, processes, and procedures to