Senior Director, D&IT Engagement & Digital Enablement - Finance & Enterprise Staff Functions
Date: Mar 23, 2026
Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73911
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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.
Role Purpose
Corning is seeking a Senior Director, D&IT Engagement & Digital Enablement to lead the strategic alignment, delivery, and evolution of digital and technology capabilities supporting Finance and key enterprise staff functions, including but not limited to Human Resources, Legal, Global Security, Aviation, and Health Management Services. This role operates within a hybrid model-ensuring strong operational performance, governance, and reliability today while progressively advancing more digital, data-driven, and AI-enabled ways of working. Reporting to the DVP & CIO for Corporate Technology and Staffs, the Senior Director is accountable for end-to-end D&IT partnership, spanning strategy, solution delivery, platform stewardship, operational excellence, and digital enablement. The role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to senior business leaders, helping them pragmatically and responsibly leverage emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to improve business outcomes, productivity, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Engagement
Serve as the senior D&IT partner to Finance and enterprise staff leaders, aligning technology to business strategy.
Translate priorities into digital, data, and AI-enabled roadmaps and advise executives on emerging technologies.
Build trusted relationships balancing responsiveness, risk, and long-term enterprise alignment.
Technology Strategy, Platforms & Enablement
Provide strategic oversight of enterprise platforms supporting Finance and staff functions.
Ensure solutions are secure, integrated, and aligned to enterprise architecture and data standards.
Drive modernization through analytics, automation, and responsible AI adoption.
Operational & Architectural Oversight
Oversee platform operations, service performance, and continuous improvement.
Provide architectural stewardship across solution design, integrations, and data flows.
Balance operational stability with innovation and selective experimentation.
Delivery, Governance & Risk Management
Lead delivery of digital and technology initiatives from intake through execution.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, SOX, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Legal, Risk, Security, and Audit to manage technology, data, and AI risks.
Portfolio, Investment & Value Management
Lead demand intake, prioritization, and portfolio management.
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, vendors, and sourcing strategies.
Increase transparency and accountability for value realization and business outcomes.
Leadership & Organizational Development
Lead and develop high-performing teams across digital, platform, data, and architecture domains.
Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Advance agile, product-oriented practices and upskilling in digital, data, and AI capabilities.
What Success Looks Like
Finance and staff leaders view D&IT as a trusted strategic partner and thought leader.
Enterprise platforms are stable, secure, compliant, and ready for modernization.
Improved operational performance, reduced complexity, and clear ownership across systems and data.
Experiences/Education - Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital or IT organizations
Experience overseeing application/platform operations and architecture or solution design
Experience supporting Finance and enterprise staff functions
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experiences/Education - Desired
Experience in global or regulated environments
Familiarity with major enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, OneStream)
Knowledge of SOX, audit, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance
Experience leading digital or AI-enabled transformation initiatives
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $194,764.00 - $267,801.00 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.
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