Ciena

Director, Value Realization

Ciena

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Baltimore • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Build and lead the value tracking discipline for the enterprise transformation portfolio.
  • Design the value realization framework, embed it into governance, and create the single source of truth for benefits, ROI, and KPI performance across programs.
  • Co-create value hypotheses with business sponsors; translate intent into quantified KPIs, OKRs, and financial models.
  • Establish baselines, counterfactuals, and guardrails for success criteria; document calculation logic and data lineage to ensure auditability.
  • Build the ETO benefits register and portfolio dashboard; automate pipelines from systems of record to provide alignment with Finance.
  • Produce concise executive materials for steering committees and decision forums; highlight dependencies, risks to value, and mitigation options.
  • Embed value checkpoints in ETO tollgates; define entry/exit criteria and evidence required at each stage.
  • Lead post implementation reviews and benefit verification; establish plans with line leaders to hold gains and avoid regression.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in value realization, portfolio/program management, finance, strategy, or transformation roles within complex, global enterprises.
  • Demonstrated track record converting transformation initiatives into measurable outcomes and sustaining benefits post go-live.
  • Advanced financial modeling and business case development; comfort with scenario analysis and trade off framing for executives.
  • Strong data orientation with expertise in using data to drive decisions and tell stories.
  • Executive communication: succinct storytelling through high-impact materials for leadership decision making.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PfMP, PgMP, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, CIMA/CPA) are a plus.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.
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
  • Compliance with laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
value realizationfinancial modelingbusiness case developmentKPI performanceOKRsdata lineageauditabilityportfolio managementscenario analysistransformation initiatives
Soft skills
executive communicationstorytellingleadershipdecision makingrisk managementcollaborationanalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
PfMPPgMPPMPLean Six SigmaCIMACPA