Senior Director, Customer Engagement Information Technology Partner

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.Location: Alpharetta, GA (alternative Maple Lawn, MD)Reports to: VP, Chief Information OfficerCompany: CienaAbout the RoleThe Senior Director, Customer Engagement Information Technology Partner is a strategic technology leader accountable for the platforms, products, and technology delivery that power our Sales, Service, Marketing, and Digital Commerce experiences end-to-end. Partnering directly with the VP of Global Customer Engagement, this leader sets the technology vision and roadmap across the leads-to-order and customer lifecycle, and leads a multidisciplinary team of technical product owners, delivery leads, business analysts, and engineers to deliver scalable, modern, AI-enabled capabilities. This is a business-facing, outcomes-driven role with equal parts strategist, product leader, and delivery executive.What You’ll DoIn this role, you will:Serve as the single-threaded technology leader for the Global Customer Engagement and Marketing organization. Builds deep partnership with the business and earns a seat at their tableCreate and co-own the multi-year technology roadmap with business teams while aligning technology investments to revenue, customer experience, and operational outcomes.Lead the vision, roadmap, health, and outcomes for technology platforms like Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, CPQ platforms, digital commerce, marketing technology stack, customer master data and integration layer connecting front office to ERP, Finance and Supply Chain.Stay ahead of CRM, CPQ, and commerce industry trends; bring outside-in thinkingTranslate business priorities into clear product outcomes, OKRs, and measurable valueDrive simplification, standardization, and modernization — reducing customization, technical debt, and time-to-value.Lead a portfolio of agile PODs organized around business capabilities. Be accountable for delivery predictability, quality, cost, and business value realization.Drive technology platform health including performance, security, compliance, and scalabilityBalances strategy with execution — comfortable in the boardroom and in the backlogManage strategic vendor and systems integrator relationshipsPartner with Enterprise Architecture, Data, and AI teams to embed AI, automation, and analytics into customer-facing workflowsFoster a culture of ownership, agility, customer obsession, and continuous improvement. Champion diversity, mentorship, and team engagementWhat You BringRequired Qualifications:10–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with deep expertise in enterprise CRM (Salesforce) ecosystemsProven track record leading large-scale, multi-platform delivery across Sales, Service, Marketing, or CommerceStrong experience with CPQ, lead-to-order, and customer lifecycle processesDemonstrated success leading agile, product-based delivery models at scaleExperience managing managers, architects, and product ownersExecutive-level communication, influence, and stakeholder managementTrack record of partnering with C-suite or SVP-level business leadersStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Salesforce certifications or platform leadership credentialsExperience with digital commerce / B2B eCommerce platformsBackground in telecom, manufacturing, or complex global B2B environmentsExperience driving AI-enabled sales, service, or marketing transformationsVendor and SI management at scaleBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or a related fieldCompensationPay range: TBDPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.SummaryLocation: Atlanta; BaltimoreType: Full time