Field Services Project Manager

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Field Services Project Manager managing medium to large-scale EF&I projects for Ciena. Overseeing project schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful deployment.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

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