Change Management Manager

Requisition Number: 79686

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.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Core purpose: leads the people and organizational change behind HR’s evolving operating model, processes, technologies and AI-enabled ways of working, turning priorities into practical strategies that embed new behaviors and deliver sustained business value. Key partnerships: HR leadership, HRBPs, COEs, HR Operations, Communications and Digital & IT; assesses impacts on work, roles, capabilities, decision-making and employee experience. Building adaptability: creates repeatable change frameworks and tools, equips leaders to reinforce change, and uses data and feedback to address barriers. AI and workforce readiness: prepares the workforce for human-AI collaboration, new skills and redesigned workflows; enables responsible AI adoption. Measuring success: sustained behavior change, workforce proficiency, operational effectiveness and measurable business value, not just initial adoption. Leadership approach: leads through influence rather than formal authority in a matrixed HR environment; needs sound judgment, senior-leader credibility and the ability to turn competing perspectives into coordinated action.

Key Responsibilities

Builds scalable change frameworks and tools for consistent execution across HR transformation.

Uses AI tools, analytics and employee feedback to sharpen impact assessments and engagement.

Coaches HR leaders, HRBPs, COEs and managers on change.

Assesses portfolio-wide change saturation and sequencing.

Embeds change management into continuous improvement with HR Strategy.

Sets up reinforcement and feedback loops to sustain new ways of working.

Defines measures for adoption, proficiency, behavior and operational performance.

Uses feedback and approved AI analytics to find barriers.

Confirms initiatives deliver intended business outcomes.

Equips leaders and managers, with Communications, to reinforce change.

Assesses how AI and automation reshape HR workflows, roles and decision rights.

Leads workforce impact assessments covering tasks, skills and employee experience.

Builds AI literacy, confidence and leadership readiness.

Embeds responsible AI practices, human oversight and escalation, with governance and risk partners.

Addresses skill gaps, role ambiguity, trust concerns and resistance.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.

7–10+ years in change management, HR, HRBP, transformation, communications, or related roles.

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments, align stakeholders, and drive outcomes without formal authority.

Experience leading cross-functional change, such as reorganizations, decentralized/centralized services, or new technology.

Working knowledge of change management methods.

Ability to turn broad or unclear priorities into a clear plan with specific actions.

Strong writing, with the ability to produce clear materials for different audiences.

Experience working with senior leaders and balancing competing views.

Judgment to anticipate problems, and ability to turn feedback and data into recommendations.

Comfort with data and measures; organized, reliable, and steady when priorities shift.

Practical, enterprise-minded approach with focus on execution, stakeholder experience, and sustained results.

Preferred: change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP CCMP), and experience with AI or HR technology rollouts or work across regions and labor environments.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $146,264.00 - $201,113.00 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 .