Program Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

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Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77851

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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

Support National Accounts by serving as a program specialist responsible for project coordination, order management, and cross-functional execution. This role helps ensure consistent customer experience by partnering closely with National Account Managers and internal stakeholders to track project activity, coordinate priorities, manage changes, and support successful delivery across assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Program Specialist supporting National Accounts through strong coordination, execution, and follow-through across customer projects and programs.
Provide global tracking and coordination across assigned accounts to ensure consistent execution, visibility, and customer support.
Manage orders, expedites, and related project activities to help meet customer commitments and delivery requirements.
Partner closely with Product Line Management, plant teams, Customer Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to align priorities, status, and execution needs.
Participate in customer calls and internal meetings to support communication, drive alignment, and ensure follow-up on project actions and key updates.
Maintain detailed project documentation and provide timely, accurate communication regarding customer notifications, project changes, and execution status to internal and external stakeholders.
Work with National Account Managers to proactively identify issues, remove barriers to execution, build strong customer relationships, and support business needs using systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint, including travel as required.
Education and Skills - Required

Associate’s degree
Familiar with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Experience working cross functionally
Experiences - Desired

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in program coordination, customer operations, sales support, product line management, supply chain, or related customer-facing roles
Experience supporting complex customer accounts or large-scale projects
SAP proficiency
Experience coordinating across plants and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to manage project details, customer communications, and execution follow-up effectively

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 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, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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