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Senior Technical Project Manager @ Ciena

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 Senior Technical Project Manager

Desired Candidate Profile


Ciena may well be the most important technology company you ve never heard of. The innovations that wow us (driverless cars) , and those we now take for granted (the ability to mobile - stream your favorite show) are the products of ingenuity from some brilliant and forward - thinking companies. But those companies rely on Ciena , another vanguard of innovation , to create and advance the underlying networks that bring their breakthroughs to our doorsteps. VR , AI , IOT , 5G literally none of it would be possible without the mind - boggling technology that makes the internet itself work. For more than 25 years , Ciena has been the global leader in networking strategy , and our technology has been part of the critical infrastructure running within the most advanced companies in the world.

What will you do at Ciena

You will provide Technical Project Management for customer driven applications developed using Ciena s Blue Planet development platform. You will provide an interface between Ciena and our customers , to drive requirements and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

We want a Project Manager to join our team that is smart and looking to be challenged by resolving complex problems using proven management strategies. You must work well in a team oriented / open environment. We are looking for people who have agile in their DNA and get excited about owning features and managing live production code.

General Activities

Senior Technical Project Manager to augment our Professional Services Team. Ciena enables network transformation and our company s SDN / NFV solutions deliver orchestration , visualization , and scale to networks , that until now , have been stati : and hardware driven. Serving carriers , enterprises , governments , and data centers globally , Ciena s open platforms provide multi - vendor control and visibility to network operators , making service delivery more efficient and profitable.Collaboration with stakeholders

Areas of impact

Experience overseeing multi - function project teams with at least 10 - 15 team members including Developers , Business Analysts , and QA Personnel

Balanced business / technical background :

Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly - credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues

Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value Experience

PMP ceritifcation is a plus

Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring , coaching , collaborating , and team building

Strong analytical , planning , and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands

Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives , goals , and commitments are met

Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools :

Agile Project Management tools such as Jira , Rally or equivalent

Microsoft Project , Visio , and all Office Tools

Creative approach to problem - solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the big picture view

Rewarding experience. Meaningful outcomes.

Making a difference in people's lives through design and implementation of leading network technologies. That's what motivates us.

A distinct way to work

Free thinking , free discussion , and collaboration are the norm. Expect more satisfying outcomes - both personal and professional.

Ciena values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals , regardless of race , nationality , religion , sexual orientation , gender or age.

Ciena is also committed to developing inclusive , barrier - free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity , you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specifi : needs / accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to any specifi : needs / accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What you can expect from us

You will receive notification of your successful application

Successful applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an initial discussion

If suitable you will be considered for the short list and our formal interview process

Education:

UG:   B.Tech/B.E. - Computers

PG:  M.Tech - Computers

Contact Details:

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Keyskills:   Networking PMP Visio JIRA Analytical orchestration Talent acquisition Team building agile project management Ciena

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Ciena

Ciena India Private Ltd. Ciena Corporation , the network specialist , expanded its global presence with the launch of a R&D centre located in Gurgaon , India. The 95 , 000 square foot facility is Ciena's first core research and development centre outside of North America , and is expecte...