Deploy medium to large-scale EF&I projects with medium/high complexity, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and Ciena quality standards
Manage customer expectations, communications, escalations, and governance throughout the project lifecycle
Develop project schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution
Drive quality across all aspects of project services, from site and network engineering through installation, testing, and readiness for service
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective deployment activities
Maintain project documentation, including schedules, financials, risks, and issues, ensuring transparency and alignment with project management plans
Coach and guide junior team members to meet project deliverables and contribute to team success

Requirements

A technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
PMP certification preferred (required within one year of hire)
Minimum of 10 years of telecommunications industry operational experience and/or project implementation
Minimum of 8 years in a lead role managing medium to large-scale projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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 all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementproject schedulingquality assurancenetwork engineeringinstallationtestingtelecommunicationsbudget managementdeployment

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer managementteam leadershipcoachingcollaborationproblem-solvinggovernancetransparencystakeholder managementexpectation management

Certifications

PMP certification