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Requisition Number: 79718
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Role Purpose
The Engineering Strategic Initiatives Leader is a senior manufacturing and engineering leader responsible for accelerating high-impact plant initiatives while building deep familiarity with Corning’s culture, technologies, operating systems, and plant priorities. The role provides leadership capacity within Engineering for strategic work that is often delayed by competing day-to-day demands. This individual will lead a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives focused on cost reduction, digital transformation, AI implementation, equipment and manufacturing-data accuracy, operational performance excellence, Lean deployment, reliability, capacity, and productivity improvement. The role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, Finance, Supply Chain, and division resources to turn strategic opportunities into sustainable operational results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead high-priority plant initiatives that deliver measurable results, and drive cost-reduction and productivity projects from identification, validation, and financial tracking through implementation and sustainment of savings. Ensure initiatives connect to plant goals and do not create conflicting demands on manufacturing teams.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving on complex operational, equipment, reliability, capacity, quality, and performance constraints. Establish strong project-management discipline, including executive updates, decision logs, risk mitigation, action tracking, and accountability mechanisms.
- Lead the plant's implementation of approved digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision quality, productivity, reliability, quality, safety, or employee effectiveness. Identify valuable AI applications to improve decision making.
- Establish governance for MES, OSI PI, and related equipment/process data to improve data accuracy, consistency, ownership, availability, and trust. Define key data-quality metrics and lead efforts to correct underlying equipment connectivity, tag structure, master-data, data-entry, and process-discipline issues.
- Build working knowledge of plant operations, technology, quality systems, safety expectations, workforce practices, and Corning culture. Serve as a trusted partner to the Plant Engineering Manager and Manufacturing leaders on strategic decisions and execution challenges.
- Lead through influence across organizational boundaries and develop productive relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, technical experts, and senior leaders. Provide coaching and mentorship to project team members and emerging engineering or operations leaders.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
- Demonstrated record of leading complex, cross-functional improvement programs that produced measurable results in cost, productivity, quality, safety, capacity, reliability, or service.
- Experience leading teams directly and/or leading substantial initiatives through influence in a matrixed manufacturing environment.
- Strong business acumen, including the ability to develop financial cases, track benefits, and prioritize investment and resource decisions.
- Exceptional communication, change-management, stakeholder-management, and executive-presentation skills
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement leadership experience.
- Experience with MES, OSI PI, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, manufacturing analytics, cloud/data platforms, AI/ML applications, or digital product deployment.
- Experience leading Capital projects.
Success Measures:
- Measurable improvement in cost, productivity, reliability, capacity, quality, delivery, safety, and/or workforce effectiveness.
- Increased accuracy, accessibility, and utilization of MES, OSI PI, and other manufacturing/equipment data.
- Successful deployment and sustained adoption of approved AI, digital, or automation solutions.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $146,918.00 - $202,013.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
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.
Requisition Number: 79718
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Role Purpose
The Engineering Strategic Initiatives Leader is a senior manufacturing and engineering leader responsible for accelerating high-impact plant initiatives while building deep familiarity with Corning’s culture, technologies, operating systems, and plant priorities. The role provides leadership capacity within Engineering for strategic work that is often delayed by competing day-to-day demands. This individual will lead a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives focused on cost reduction, digital transformation, AI implementation, equipment and manufacturing-data accuracy, operational performance excellence, Lean deployment, reliability, capacity, and productivity improvement. The role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, Finance, Supply Chain, and division resources to turn strategic opportunities into sustainable operational results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead high-priority plant initiatives that deliver measurable results, and drive cost-reduction and productivity projects from identification, validation, and financial tracking through implementation and sustainment of savings. Ensure initiatives connect to plant goals and do not create conflicting demands on manufacturing teams.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving on complex operational, equipment, reliability, capacity, quality, and performance constraints. Establish strong project-management discipline, including executive updates, decision logs, risk mitigation, action tracking, and accountability mechanisms.
- Lead the plant's implementation of approved digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision quality, productivity, reliability, quality, safety, or employee effectiveness. Identify valuable AI applications to improve decision making.
- Establish governance for MES, OSI PI, and related equipment/process data to improve data accuracy, consistency, ownership, availability, and trust. Define key data-quality metrics and lead efforts to correct underlying equipment connectivity, tag structure, master-data, data-entry, and process-discipline issues.
- Build working knowledge of plant operations, technology, quality systems, safety expectations, workforce practices, and Corning culture. Serve as a trusted partner to the Plant Engineering Manager and Manufacturing leaders on strategic decisions and execution challenges.
- Lead through influence across organizational boundaries and develop productive relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, technical experts, and senior leaders. Provide coaching and mentorship to project team members and emerging engineering or operations leaders.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
- Demonstrated record of leading complex, cross-functional improvement programs that produced measurable results in cost, productivity, quality, safety, capacity, reliability, or service.
- Experience leading teams directly and/or leading substantial initiatives through influence in a matrixed manufacturing environment.
- Strong business acumen, including the ability to develop financial cases, track benefits, and prioritize investment and resource decisions.
- Exceptional communication, change-management, stakeholder-management, and executive-presentation skills
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement leadership experience.
- Experience with MES, OSI PI, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, manufacturing analytics, cloud/data platforms, AI/ML applications, or digital product deployment.
- Experience leading Capital projects.
Success Measures:
- Measurable improvement in cost, productivity, reliability, capacity, quality, delivery, safety, and/or workforce effectiveness.
- Increased accuracy, accessibility, and utilization of MES, OSI PI, and other manufacturing/equipment data.
- Successful deployment and sustained adoption of approved AI, digital, or automation solutions.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $146,918.00 - $202,013.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
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.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of strategic initiatives jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, or management consulting
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and large-scale transformation programs
- MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or a related discipline
- Experience building and presenting business cases to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Proficiency with strategic planning frameworks, financial modeling, and executive reporting tools
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously under tight timelines
Tips for Your Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Job Search
Quantify enterprise-scale impact on your resume
VP-level strategic initiatives roles demand evidence of scope. For every initiative you led, name the budget managed, the number of business units affected, and the measurable outcome. Hiring committees discard resumes that describe responsibilities without results.
Tailor your resume to each sector's language
A portfolio built in healthcare strategy reads differently than one in private equity. Translate your experience into the vocabulary of the target industry by mirroring the operational language in each job posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of strategic initiatives openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name a reporting structure
Job descriptions listing a direct report to the CEO or board signal broader mandate and faster cycle times for decisions. Prioritize these postings, then align your cover letter explicitly to that executive relationship and cross-functional authority.
Prepare a portfolio of initiative roadmaps for interviews
Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through a real strategic initiative from diagnosis to execution to outcome. Bring two or three one-page summaries you can reference when asked how you structure ambiguous, high-stakes problems.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the VP of strategic initiatives level, the authority you're given matters as much as the offer itself. Before accepting, clarify which decisions require committee approval, which teams you'll direct, and how success will be measured in your first year.
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of strategic initiativess?
The most active employers for vice president of strategic initiativess right now are Amazon Web Services, Walmart, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and technology firms consistently maintain the largest share of open roles at this level.
How many vice president of strategic initiatives jobs are remote?
About 79% of vice president of strategic initiatives openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the executive access and cross-functional coordination this role requires. Sub-areas like corporate strategy advisory, program management, and special projects tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles tied to operational transformation often require on-site presence.
How do you become a vice president of strategic initiatives?
Most vice presidents of strategic initiatives build their path through management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development before moving into senior leadership. The progression typically runs from analyst or associate to director of strategy, then to VP. Along the way, candidates accumulate experience owning cross-functional initiatives, presenting to executive teams, and delivering measurable outcomes on high-visibility projects.
Can I get a vice president of strategic initiatives role without prior VP experience?
Yes, candidates do move into this role from a director or senior director level when their portfolio demonstrates the right scope. Hiring managers look for evidence that you've owned an initiative end-to-end, coordinated across business units, and operated with limited supervision. A strong consulting background or a high-visibility internal project can substitute for a prior VP title if the outcomes are concrete.
What does the vice president of strategic initiatives interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR, a structured interview with the hiring executive or chief strategy officer, and a case presentation where you walk through a past initiative or a hypothetical problem. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional peers and, at some organizations, a board or investment committee. Expect detailed questions about how you manage competing priorities and influence without direct authority.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of strategic initiatives jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of strategic initiatives jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience and target industry.
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