Senior Strategic Operations & Technology Portfolio Manager

Senior Strategic Operations & Technology Portfolio Manager

The Senior Strategic Operations & Technology Portfolio Manager serves as a strategic partner and trusted operational leader for the AO technology organization – integrating portfolio governance, leadership planning, and executive decision support into a single, high-visibility function. You will translate business and technology priorities into clear execution, ensure leadership forums result in aligned action, and help a scaling organization move faster with greater rigor and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of Staff to the BTD — establish and sustain the leadership operating rhythm (portfolio reviews, planning forums, decision cycles), prepare briefing materials, capture key commitments, and ensure follow-through.

• Own the Advanced Optics development portfolio — maintain an integrated view of project prioritization, milestone visibility, risk tracking, dependency management, and resource tradeoffs from intake through execution.

• Translate complex technical and business information into clear recommendations, decision documents, and executive communications for audiences ranging from development leads to senior leadership.

• Identify portfolio risks, dependencies, and resource constraints proactively; advise the BTD on sequencing, tradeoffs, and escalation paths; build and maintain portfolio dashboards and decision-support tools.

• Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships across Engineering, Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Operations to align portfolio priorities, resolve dependencies, and facilitate reviews that result in aligned decisions and clear next steps.

• Represent and support the BTD in selected internal and cross-functional engagements.

• Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.

• 10+ years of experience in technology portfolio management, program management, strategic planning, Chief of Staff support, or engineering/business operations in a complex organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing or materially supporting a technology, engineering, Research and Development (R&D), or product-development portfolio — including governance, milestone tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

• Demonstrated experience supporting a senior leader or leadership team in a Chief of Staff, strategic advisor, or executive operations capacity — including decision preparation, stakeholder coordination, and follow-through.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes in a matrixed organization without direct authority.

• Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced technical degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent advanced business or technical experience.

• Experience in high-tech, engineering, manufacturing, research, or technology-driven environments — particularly optics, photonics, specialty materials, or adjacent sectors.

• Experience with development budget tracking, forecasting, or portfolio investment planning.

• Experience supporting workforce planning, organizational design, or hiring strategy during periods of organizational growth.

• Familiarity with portfolio governance tools, planning systems, dashboards, or digital/AI-enabled workflows.

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• The range for this position is $168,422.00 - $231,581.00 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.

• A job that shapes a life.

• Corning offers you the total package.

• Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

• We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender,