Requisition Number: 60293

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.

Purpose of Position:

The Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Digital and Information Officer (OCDIO) is responsible for managing a variety of operational, administrative and strategic activities and program demands, allowing the CDIO to focus on higher-level leadership and forward strategy at functional, divisional and corporate levels. This role is responsible for IT financial management, the IT project management office (PMO), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), change management, and operating rhythms for IT, as well as partnering with the CDIO and CDIO staff on key strategic priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CDIO, IT strategic program and IT business leaders individually or, as a group, to identify and perform critical tasks for them to facilitate accomplishment of the organization’s objectives.
• Act as a sounding board, influencer, and doer for the CDIO and IT strategic program teams.
• Make things happen on his/her behalf; channel and interpret communications in multiple directions; understand and manage the organizational dynamics, interfaces and demands.
• Prepare the CDIO for critical meetings, presentations, engagements, messages, etc., in coordination with the staff.
• Assist in developing the content for these meetings, presentations and communications and drive the messages of the CDIO for his/her participation in these meetings.
• Serve as liaison and ambassador for the CDIO to the larger corporate organization as appropriate.
• Coordinates the preparation of materials, follow-up and feedback for key meetings and events Partnership with Finance leaders on IT function financial management processes
• Provides leadership for project management office (PMO), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), change management, and core operating rhythms for the IT leadership team (CDIO staff)
• Key process owner for IT talent pipeline programs and employee engagement strategies

Required Skills:

• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle multiple, changing priorities
• Skilled at working at the intersection of project and functional organizations.
• Good influencing skills
• Organizational and interpersonal savvy; must excel at collaboration
• Proven ability to execute operational plans; ability to prioritize and leverage others to accomplish objectives
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and listening and presentation – experienced with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Financial acumen, understanding of financial processes at the enterprise and functional level
• Ability to work with and interface with executive leadership, including the SLT, other C-Suite executives, and the Board of Directors
• Demonstrate good judgment; must be viewed as a trusted advisor
• Solid work ethic and integrity
• Demonstrated leadership of global teams

Desired Skills:

• Self-starter & flexible, works in partnership with the CDIO and as an individual contributor, but can influence and lead teams
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Ability to build successful relationships within the MAPS and functional organizations

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 10-15 years progressive experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning