Product Line Specialist, Flame Retardant Cable

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Serve as the owner of product line strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial execution for Corning's flame retardant cable portfolio- from commercialization through end-of-life. This role acts as the central point of coordination across Development, Manufacturing, Sales, and Supply Chain to support Data Center market growth, drive capacity and forecast alignment, and deliver strong product line performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product teams spanning Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to execute product line planning and resolve performance and customer issues
• Develop and manage short- and long-term product forecasts in coordination with Sales and Supply Chain
• Drive regional capacity and product mix strategy to support Data Center growth in a fast-moving market environment
• Identify complexity reduction and cost savings opportunities in close partnership with Manufacturing and internal stakeholders
• Gather and analyze market data, competitive intelligence, and customer requirements to inform product strategy and business decisions

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 + years of experience in product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering in a technical, customer-focused environment
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in a cross-functional or multi-functional environment
• Financial analysis experience
• Experience working across multi-geographic or global teams and stakeholders

Education/Experiences - Desired

• MBA or equivalent business experience
• Fiber optic industry experience; product management or business area experience in an adjacent industry also considered
• Experience in multicultural or multi-geographic project leadership
• Familiarity with Data Center market dynamics or optical networking solutions

Key Competencies

• Communicates complex business and technical issues clearly to diverse audiences across functions and geographies
• Navigates ambiguity and adapts quickly in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Engages subject matter experts and cross-functional colleagues to drive structured, well-informed problem-solving
• Operates independently; proactively identifies critical issues and obtains relevant data to support sound decision-making

Travel

up to 25% travel domestic/international

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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