Key skills
Network transformationMigration programsTelecommunication networksProgram planningProgram schedulingProgram deliveryRevenue recognitionPMP certificationClient-facing communicationAdaptive leadershipLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationCritical Thinking
About this role
Ciena Communications, Inc. is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, dedicated to a people-first approach. The Director of Project Management will drive the successful delivery of complex network transformation programs, ensuring seamless migration from legacy optical systems to modern Ciena platforms while building long-term customer trust through effective leadership and consistent program delivery.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant years' work experience
- 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
- Certifications: PMP certification (preferred, in process, or planned)
- Customer-oriented approach demonstrated through active partnership with clients
- Application of critical thinking to analyze multidimensional and ambiguous problems
- Demonstration of judgment in assessing long-term impacts and risks
- Ability to make decisions involving risk with consideration of business impact
- Adaptive leadership style with delegation across team environments
- Organizational awareness to navigate culture, climate, and internal dynamics