Director, Project Management

Role Description

As the Director Project Management, this role drives the successful delivery of complex network transformation programs, ensuring seamless migration from legacy optical systems to modern Ciena platforms. The position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality customer outcomes while aligning execution with organizational goals and operational excellence. This role contributes to building long-term customer trust through effective leadership and consistent program delivery.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence