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Director, Project Management

Project ManagerProject ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1985H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$144.2K - $230.4K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Project Management

Ciena

• Lead execution of large-scale migration programs from legacy optical equipment to current platforms • Drive program planning, scheduling, and delivery to meet customer and organizational objectives • Ensure achievement of target service margins and alignment with revenue recognition requirements • Communicate program risks, deviations, and mitigation actions to stakeholders • Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, partners, and customers to enable successful delivery • Translate customer requirements into structured plans, milestones, and execution frameworks • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery quality and reduce costs

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant years’ work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in the technology industry
  • Demonstrated track record of managing large technology, network transformation, and migration programs
  • Application of methods required to migrate complex next-generation telecommunication networks
  • Utilization of written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills in program delivery environments
  • Ability to operate with high-level departmental goals to drive execution
  • Ability to work effectively within high-performance teams

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • company-paid holidays
  • paid sick leave
  • vacation time
  • comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

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