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Corning

Manager, AI Ideation and Innovation

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$178K - $245K/yr

... Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated ... Role Purpose The Manager, AI Ideation & Innovation partners with leaders across OC to identify and ...

StackAI

AI Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $227K/yr

Lead customer engagements from ideation through delivery, ensuring long-term adoption and measurable business outcomes. * AI Strategy & Value Discovery: Identify opportunities where AI workflows can ...

Saransh Inc

Product Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Proven ability to lead product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management * Strong organizational and project management ...

Corning

Manager, AI Ideation and Innovation

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$178K - $245K/yr

... Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated ... Role Purpose The Manager, AI Ideation & Innovation partners with leaders across OC to identify and ...

Kikoff

Senior Creative Strategist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$127K - $184K/yr

Lead the ideation, scripting, and creative development of high-performing creatives across digital and paid channels. * Translate growth goals and audience insights into compelling creative ...

Workhorse Innovation LLC

Creative Strategist

Requirements Responsibilities Creative Strategy & Ideation * Develop performance-driven creative strategies across paid social channels * Research top-performing ad trends, hooks, and formats to ...

Apple

Digital Experience Strategist

Cupertino, CA

$149K - $280K/yr

... ideation to prototyping and testing.","responsibilities":"Define how customers navigate, learn ... Responsible for developing the long term platform wide checkout vision, strategy and roadmap.

Client Accelerators

Senior Creative Strategist

$90K - $100K/yr

Client Accelerators is hiring a Senior Creative Strategist to lead creative ideation and performance across our elite portfolio of founder-led clients. In this role, you'll operate at the ...

BNO Inc

Brand Strategist

Somerville, NJ

The Strategist role is the foundation of any creative project and provides the team with ... Support ideation, prototyping, technical development, and launch innovative consumer\-centric ...

Open Influence

Senior Creative Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

This includes a curiosity for and hands-on interest in tools like Claude and an understanding of how AI can supercharge ideation, streamline workflows, and unlock new forms of creative strategy today ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for ideation strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ideation Strategist job?

An Ideation Strategist is responsible for generating, refining, and developing creative ideas that align with a company's goals and objectives. They collaborate with teams across marketing, product development, and innovation to identify opportunities, brainstorm solutions, and shape strategic initiatives. Their role involves conducting research, analyzing trends, and facilitating workshops to inspire fresh concepts. Ultimately, they help drive innovation by transforming creative thinking into actionable plans that deliver business value.

What does a typical day look like for an Ideation Strategist?

A typical day for an Ideation Strategist involves facilitating brainstorming sessions, researching market trends, and developing innovative concepts to address business challenges. You’ll often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and leadership to refine and present new ideas. Expect a dynamic work environment where you manage multiple projects, build concept presentations, and participate in strategy meetings. The role offers continuous learning and variety, making it ideal for professionals who thrive on creative thinking and teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ideation Strategist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ideation Strategist, you need expertise in creative thinking, innovation methodologies, and strategic problem-solving, often supported by a background in marketing, design, or business. Familiarity with collaborative platforms like Miro, design thinking frameworks, and proficiency in data analysis tools are commonly beneficial in this role. Outstanding communication, facilitation, and adaptability are critical soft skills for inspiring teams and managing brainstorming sessions. These capabilities enable Ideation Strategists to generate actionable ideas that drive business growth and foster a culture of creativity within their organizations.

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Manager, AI Ideation and Innovation

Manager, AI Ideation and Innovation

Corning

Charlotte, NC • On-site, Remote

$178K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Corning rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

Requisition Number: 75805

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.  

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

The Manager, AI Ideation & Innovation partners with leaders across OC to identify and shape high-value AI, automation, analytics, and digital opportunities. This role works closely with business leaders to understand pain points, uncover practical use cases, and translate them into structured opportunities for delivery teams.

The role also supports innovation efforts by helping teams evaluate ideas, assess business value and feasibility, and scale the most valuable opportunities in partnership with solutions and operational leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build relationships across supply chain, finance, commercial, technology, manufacturing, and PLM
  • Identify business challenges, process pain points, and value opportunities, and translate them into AI, automation, analytics, or digital use cases
  • Lead structured ideation and discovery sessions with business leaders to generate, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities
  • Develop clear opportunity framing including business problems, value hypothesis, dependencies, and recommended next steps
  • Partner with adjacent leaders to move ideas from concept into pilot, delivery, or implementation

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, information systems, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience across business functions such as commercial, manufacturing, technology, finance, supply chain, or operations
  • Experience identifying and shaping business opportunities involving AI, automation, analytics, or digital solutions
  • Experience working across multiple functions and with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, ERP, PLM, CRM, or manufacturing systems
  • Strong understanding of AI, generative AI, automation, analytics, and where they can create practical business value
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across organizational levels

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience with process improvement, operational transformation, or intelligent automation
  • Experience facilitating discovery, ideation, or prioritization workshops with business stakeholders
  • Experience and passion working with data and AI tools

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $178,553.00 - $245,511.00 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 accommodations@corning.com.

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