Sr. Product Owner - MES Systems

About the Role The MES Product Owner will be responsible for working with business leaders, users, and IT resources to scope and define, develop, implement, and support standardized Camstar MES and PAC SCADA solutions across multiple divisions in a global environment. This role partners with site business users and IT teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure successful deployment aligned with Corning IT practices and the Manufacturing 4.0 reference architecture. What You'll Do

• Provide deep subject matter expertise and technical leadership in identifying, evaluating, and developing cost-effective, standardized MES and SCADA solutions that meet user requirements.
• Engage with internal/external customers to analyze requirements from business and systems perspectives, translating goals into workable technical implementations.
• Develop project schedules and budgets, overseeing the entire project timeline (scoping/discovery, requirements, design, build, test, implement, and support).
• Track work to ensure on-schedule delivery and thorough documentation of impacts to manufacturing systems.
• For larger projects, collaborate with a Project Manager who will manage overall metrics and tracking.
• Serve as the key point of contact for site business users, collaborating on testing and training materials to prepare the site for implementation.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Developers, and Support staff.
• Facilitate daily/weekly status sessions to track progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions are designed and deployed in accordance with Corning IT practices and the Corning Manufacturing 4.0 reference architecture.
• Lead solution-selection activities and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate Camstar/PAC benefits for new sites/divisions, assess cost/benefit, efficiency, and technical viability.
• Some international travel supported by project needs. What We're Looking For
• 5-7 years of experience in IT project management and/or manufacturing operations.
• BS in Computer Science, Systems Management/IT, or related field.
• Strong interest or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing execution systems (Camstar, PAC, Proficy, etc.).
• Leadership and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, facilitation and negotiation skills (including ability to translate between business and technology needs).
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions.
• Ability to influence decisions with critical thinking. Nice to Have
• 2+ years of Camstar MES experience.