PCS Project Manager - BRCM

Date: 5 Aug 2026

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807

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Company: Corning

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

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

Translate customer requirements, demand signals, and technical expectations into aligned manufacturingand engineering execution plans

Lead regular customer program reviews, ensuring transparent communication on status, risks, and mitigationplans

Drive resolution of customer-facing issues related to yield, capacity, readiness, and ramp performance

Build strong working relationships with customer program and technical teams to enable fast decision-makingand alignment

Ensure customer priorities are clearly reflected in internal plans, trade-offs, and execution focus

5. Risk & Change Management

Identify, assess, and actively manage cross‑functional risks (technical, supply, capacity, yield, schedule).

Own mitigation plans and executive‑level visibility of risk exposure and trade‑offs.

Coordinate and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECO) and their impact on production, cost,schedule, and inventory.

6. Execution Transparency & Stakeholder Alignment

Lead regular cross‑functional execution reviews, providing clear status, risks, and recovery actions.

Ensure alignment across functions through structured communication, decision clarity, and data‑drivenreporting.

Escalate issues appropriately and drive timely resolution.

7. Operations Strategy Enablement

Support definition of the PCS operations strategy for the selected customer, including make/buy, capacityscaling, and manufacturing footprint considerations.

Ensure strategy is translated into executable plans and consistently implemented.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor of Science (Engineering or applied science)

Lean Fundamentals

Lead project teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact

Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)

Lead 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 mentor(s) with technical expertise in different technical areas and key stakeholders

Experiences/Education - Desired

Strong leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work with cross functional, international teams

Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Independence and self-motivation

Communication skills

Strong English ability

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