PCS Project Manager - BRCM
A project manager in Corning's Optical Communications segment in Shanghai who owns end-to-end delivery of a PCS production program for a key customer, from manufacturing readiness through volume ramp and sustained production. The role centers on cross-functional coordination across supply chain, contract manufacturers, engineering, and business teams, plus direct customer-facing program management
- Compensation
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- Location
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- Work setup
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- Seniority
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- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
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- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or applied science
- Lean Fundamentals
- Led project teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact
- Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)
- Led new process/product/innovation project(s)
- Knowledge sharing across division (e.g. core technologist)
- Basic understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and drivers
- Experience working with mentors with technical expertise in different technical areas and key stakeholders
Nice to have
- Strong leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional, international teams
- Strong work ethic
- Independence and self-motivation
- Communication skills
- Strong English ability
Full description
Requisition Number: 76926
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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.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Ownership & Delivery
- Own end‑to‑end execution of PCS production program for selected customer from manufacturing readinessthrough volume ramp and sustained production.
- Establish and maintain the integrated master production plan, including milestones, dependencies, andcritical path.
- Ensure on‑time, on‑volume delivery aligned with business commitments.
- Cross‑Functional Integration
- Integrate technology development, manufacturing readiness, supply chain capability, and ramp schedulesinto a single execution framework.
- Act as the primary technical and operational interface between: Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Engineering and Technology teams, Business and Product Management
- Manufacturing Readiness & Ramp Governance
- Ensure readiness across process capability, capacity, yield, quality, and supply continuity prior to volumerelease.
- Drive disciplined ramp execution with clear entry/exit criteria and escalation paths.
4.Customer Interface & Program Alignment
- Act as the primary interface to key customers for all integration and production ramp topics