Ciena – Global Commodity Manager: Printed Circuit Boards – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $93900 – 149900 per year

Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:48:55 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.The successful candidate will be a member of the Ciena’s Global Commodity Management team and responsible for managing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) portfolio. Candidate shall be responsible for analyzing PCB market trends, developing commodity strategies, negotiating supplier pricing & business terms, developing supply assurance programs, managing suppliers and serving as Ciena’s subject matter expert for all business related activities associated with commodity.How You Will Contribute:

  • Develop and implement commodity strategies that ensures the utilization of best in class products & suppliers based on Technology, Quality, Supply & Cost
  • Monitor commodity market trends such as new technology developments, product costs, global supply conditions and competitive supplier landscape to develop strategies that leverage market trends
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement commodity strategies that achieve Ciena’s overall objectives
  • Serve as lead negotiator to optimize Ciena’s total cost of ownership for commodity over product lifecycle
  • Monitor capacity readiness with suppliers for new and sustaining products to ensure time to market expectations & revenue/customer commitments are achieved
  • Resolve critical supply shortages by actively working with suppliers and EMS partners
  • Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks associated with Ciena’s suppliers and ensure supply availability for PCB products
  • Define & implement strategies that minimize Ciena’s supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components
  • Collaborate with R&D to successfully onboard new products & technologies that align to commodity strategy
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and their management to ensure best in class support to Ciena
  • Lead recurring business reviews with key suppliers to ensure congruence between Ciena’s goals and supplier’s actions
  • Support internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements that enable Ciena’s business requirements with suppliers

The Must Haves:

  • Knowledge of PCB industry, suppliers, market trends and technologies is desirable
  • Understanding of different PCB technologies such as multi-layer, high density interconnect, high frequency, Silicon Like PCBs is desirable
  • Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes is desirable
  • Experience leading cross functional teams which include R&D, PLM, Quality for key commodity initiatives
  • Strong negotiations skills
  • Ability to influence and foster strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Confidently works well under pressure with strong time management disciplines
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Engineering and/or Business Degree
  • 5 years or more of experience in procurement of PCBs or similar commodities
  • 5 to 10 years of general Procurement experience

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $93.900 – $149,900 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Marketing Finance Associate – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $61600 – 98400 per year

Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:27:59 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How You Will Contribute:This role serves as key contributor to Ciena’s Marketing Strategy and Operations team. The primary function is to support in planning and reporting of the marketing budget, facilitate the execution of SOWs and other contracts, and assist with new vendor onboardings.To be successful in this position, you’ll be an organized self-starter and supportive team player, capable of defining and managing many projects simultaneously. You’ll need strong analytical skills to be able to translate financial information into meaningful business analysis. You thrive in building relationships to collaboratively problem-solve to support the marketing organization. This is a remote role in Ottawa, but we will consider a great candidate in Canada.Budget Management:

  • Plan and administration of Marketing budgets including trending, profiling, reconciliation, reporting.
  • Audit and import monthly actuals into Allocadia and provide monthly snapshot of budget performance.
  • Perform moderate to complex financial analysis.
  • Provide direction and guidance to teams/individuals on year-to-date budget performance, variance analysis, and action plans to improve financial performance.
  • Facilitate accounting-related requests including PO creation, supplier set-up, invoicing, accruals and payment tracking, as well as support contract workflows/approvals.
  • Liaise with corporate accounting team to determine appropriate accounting treatment for expenses/capital spend.
  • Liaise with corporate finance team to develop annual plans and quarterly reforecasts.

Indirect Procurement:

  • Execute SOWs and other contracts serving as a liaison between business, centralized procurement team, legal team, and vendors.
  • Assist marketers with onboarding new vendors.
  • Contribute to vendor management, compliance, and risk management activities.
  • Collaborate with centralized procurement and legal teams on appropriate commercial and material term negotiations.
  • Collaborate with Legal/Procurement/IT/Finance organizations related to Marketing initiatives and reciprocal projects as well as general adherence to corporate policies.

Organization and Documentation:

  • Support in the definition, documentation, and implementation of systems, policy, and processes
  • Create and manage operations documentation and content for various audiences.
  • Keep operations informed by preparing status reports, presentations; provide recommendations of creating efficiencies.
  • Develop and maintain internal SharePoint pages and calendar.
  • Manage input to the monthly GM&C newsletter.
  • Organize and support team correspondence, file share, calendars, and project management-related resources and tasks.
  • Provide ad-hoc operations support, as needed, to improve functionality of the team.

The Must Haves:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing
  • Familiarity accounting, planning and procurement software (Oracle, Allocadia, Coupa, DocuSign)
  • Strong Excel proficiency and modeling skills
  • Detail oriented and operate with a commitment to delivering quality results
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Operate with high integrity
  • Personal commitment to customer service and building relationships
  • Be a team player with a collaborative approach to problem solving
  • Thrives in busy work environment, takes initiative, and can multitask

Assets:

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing operations, finance, procurement or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and assimilate new software quickly
  • Demonstrated ability to professionally deal with confidential matters is a must
  • Excellent project management skills and experience leading multi-functional projects

Pay Range:

  • The annual pay range for this position in Canada is $61,600 – $98,400 CAD.

Pay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Global Commodity Manger: Interconnects & Connectivity – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $93900 – 149900 per year

Job date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:01:06 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How Will You Contribute:The successful candidate will be a member of the Ciena’s Global Commodity Management team and responsible for managing Interconnect portfolio which includes both electrical & optical connectivity products. Candidate shall be responsible for analyzing interconnect market trends, developing commodity strategies, negotiating supplier pricing & business terms, developing supply assurance programs, and serving as Ciena’s subject matter expert for all business related activities associated with commodity.The Must Haves:

  • Develop and implement commodity strategies that ensures the utilization of best in class products & suppliers based on Technology, Quality, Supply & Cost
  • Monitor commodity market trends such as new technology developments, product costs, global supply conditions and competitive supplier landscape to develop strategies that leverage market trends
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop commodity strategies that achieve Ciena’s overall goals & objectives
  • Serve as lead negotiator to optimize Ciena’s total cost of ownership for interconnect commodity over product lifecycle
  • Resolve critical supply shortages by actively working with suppliers and EMS partners
  • Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks associated with Ciena’s suppliers and ensure supply availability for interconnect products
  • Define & implement strategies that minimize Ciena’s supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components
  • Collaborate with R&D to successfully onboard new products that align to commodity strategy
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and their management to ensure best in class support to Ciena
  • Lead recurring business reviews with key suppliers to ensure congruence between Ciena’s goals and supplier’s actions
  • Support internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements that facilitate Ciena’s business requirements involving suppliers

Assets:

  • Knowledge of interconnect industry, connectivity suppliers, interconnect market trends and electrical & fiber optic connectivity technologies
  • Understanding of different connectivity product such as electrical cables, electrical connectors, fiber optic cables, fiber optic connectors & fiber optic adapters
  • Familiarity with electrical & fiber optic connectivity manufacturing process for cables, connectors & adapters
  • Experience leading cross functional teams which include R&D, PLM, Quality on key commodity initiatives
  • Strong negotiations skills
  • Ability to influence and foster strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Confidently works well under pressure with strong time management disciplines
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Engineering and/or Business Degree
  • 5 years or more of experience in procurement of interconnect products or similar commodities
  • 5 to 10 years of general Procurement experience

Pay Range:The annual pay range for this position is $93.900 – $149,900 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Director of Electro-mechanical Commodity Management – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:34:36 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How Will You Contribute:As a member of the Global Procurement Organization, the Director of Electro-mechanical Commodity Management will lead a team of commodity managers and New Product Introduction Sourcing Specialists to drive results on multiple facets, namely, cost, quality and service for all product related material managed by Ciena.Candidate will be responsible for defining supplier sourcing definition and supplier selection, cost management and reduction in line with cost erosion market trends and margin targets, supply security, and overall supplier relationship development and collaboration. Candidate will be responsible for supply security and supply chain agility.The Must Haves:Strategy definition / Implementation:Candidate must lead a team of commodity managers to establish and drive a Portfolio/Commodity strategies and execution plan for the Global Electro-mechanical and Interconnect Sourcing function, consisting of long-term supplier development approach focused on delivering world class Quality, delivery and cost. Sourcing must be optimized for lowest total cost including local/regional sourcing, multi-vendor sourcing, vendor managed inventory, and business terms aligned with optimized cash conversion and quality coverage.Candidate will collaborate with various R&D, PLM, and Supply Chain teams to develop an approved and qualified supply base, and develop strategic partnerships that address our needs.Define and Drive Supplier development, consolidation and/or localization initiatives for key commodities / regions, enabling improvements in overall total cost of doing business.Develop, manage and refresh individual and Electro-mechanical technology, Architecture and commodity sourcing strategies for each actively managed technology.Contractual Support:Negotiate and execute master supply contracts and other critical agreements.Ensure best in class purchase contract terms and conditions are established with vendor base in order to minimize quality, cost, and agility exposure to Ciena. Candidate will support business units and legal organizations with the negotiation of Legal Agreements.Security/Continuity of Supply:Individual must ensure security of supply. Individual must monitor the “hot issues” at both the macro and at the micro economic level within the supply base. Must be able to influence suppliers for supply allocation, monitor supply stability for all commodities levels, ensure no revenue impacting issues and be able to communicate any and all issues effectively and precisely to extended teams. Candidate must develop strategy for supply de-risking such as VMI, multi-sourcing, capacity commitment etc., and be able to work with various groups to determine optimal supply security strategy.Cost Reduction:Candidate will be held accountable for the overall annual cost reduction performance of the Commodity Group (Electro-Mechanical) while ensuring cost targets are achieved. Key objective is to achieve corporate and product level cost reduction targets.Track market trend and conditions to ensure capitalization on improving trends as well as communicate where conditions may pose deterioration to the costs of the business unit and take appropriate measure if required.Identification of more creative methods to save cost, through re-design, supplier transfers, or other supply chain adjustments to improve overall total costSupplier Relationships:Candidate must foster strong working relationship with suppliers within his/her portfolio in order to maintain best in class overall support and supply to Ciena. Candidate must enable frequent communication mechanisms with suppliers through business reviews to ensure constant alignment of priorities between supplier and Ciena while addressing any and all concerns from a support, quality and service level.10+ years Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management experience in Electro-mechanical and Interconnect commoditiesHas experience and relationships across the main electro-mechanical suppliers in the industryStrong management and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate strong analytical abilitiesExcellent negotiation skills,Foster strong team collaboration and be results oriented.Must be able to influence and support several cross functional groups such as R&D, Material Management, Component Engineering, Product Line Management and the NPI Program Office as an example.Must also be able to influence key sourcing decisions andHave excellent working relationship with suppliers in order to ensure best in class overall supportStrong communication skills both orally and writtenPay Range:The annual pay range for this position is $141,800 – $235,700 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – EMS Commercial Manager – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $62800 – 114300 per year

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:42:32 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.The successful candidate will be a member of the EMS Relationship Management Team supporting Leaders with commercial aspects of Ciena’s Contract Manufacturers to coordinate Sourcing Strategies, RFQs, claim mitigation in coordination with Supply Chain Operations, Product Line Management, Design and others with the objective of enabling supply chain performance, agility and best in class customer delivery performance.How You Will Contribute:

  • Support commercial relationships with EMS partners
  • Develop, recommend and support EMS strategies to support Ciena product lines, and generate corresponding business cases to support lowest end-to-end lowest total cost of ownership and mitigation of potential geo-political or supply chain risks
  • Support development of thorough RFQ packages. Gather and analyze bids and partner with Commercial Leader to generate and present the summaries
  • Support/Analyze all claims resolution (Ciena’s or Contract manufacturers), initiate claims and provide guidance and resolve issues
  • Review monthly Vendor Drive and identify cost reductions opportunities and ensure alignment with contract Manufacturer.
  • Provide supporting data for Ops reviews, quarterly business reviews and ad-hoc reporting requirements
  • Provide input to budget and outlook for all product lines, ensure cost reductions commitments are fully aligned
  • Support contractual amendments and updates
  • Maintain Contract Manufacturer Playbooks and quarterly service surveys
  • Candidate must foster strong working relationships with Contract Manufacturers and internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Product Line Management & Design) to maintain best in class support and supply to Ciena.
  • Candidate must enable frequent communications with partners to ensure constant alignment of priorities between the supplier and Ciena while addressing any concerns from a pricing, support, quality and service level.
  • Coordinate/support regular Supplier business reviews for working operational teams and with executives to drive continuous improvement and ensure executive strategic alignment.

The Must Haves:

  • Ability to influence and foster strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Confidently works well under pressure with strong time management disciplines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work will employees at all levels throughout the organization
  • Solid finance knowledge
  • Excellent Communication (both oral and written) in English
  • Potential to assume additional responsibilities and progress towards a Commercial Leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
  • Experience with working with contract manufactures across the globe
  • Experienced in generating content for and presenting to executive audiences
  • Advance Microsoft suite knowledge including PPT, Excel, and Power BI

Pay Range: $62,800 – $114,300 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Senior Director of Procurement – Ontario

Company: Ciena

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:28:03 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How You Will Contribute:As a member of Ciena’s Global Procurement Organization – Reporting to the Vice President of Global Procurement, the Sr. Director of Procurement – EMS & Direct Material Supply is responsible for creating, challenging, and driving the execution of the supply & commercial strategy, driving optimum performance and the lowest total cost of ownership of component & purchased finished goods supply and EMS commercial landscape.The Sr. Director of Procurement – EMS & Direct Material Supply is a strategic business partner, interfacing at all levels within the company, applying their expertise with data driven analysis on the strategic directional improvements of contract manufacturing commercials and component supply; collaborating and aligning with leaders of product manufacturing, supply planning, inventory management, distribution management, and supplier management. This role will continually provide value through the ongoing examination and data-driven recommended enhancements to the EMS commercial & direct material supply/stocking models; with the objective of achieving the optimum performance, balanced risk, and lowest total cost models for Ciena.You must have the ability to quickly translate changing business and supply/market dynamics into enhancements or modifications to the commercial and material supply/stocking strategy. Key focus will be driving continuous improvement of the commercial teams and our partners.The Must Haves:· Responsible for contract manufacturing commercial strategy and relationships, ensuring lowest TCO and supplier performance. This will be accomplished through tight collaboration and alignment with product operation leaders and finance to align goals and establish balanced commercial operational models ( and terms of doing business) that accounts for cost management, manufacturing performance, material sourcing, inventory carrying, MRP/data visibility, quarterly settlement governance, process performance related to their execution of publishing prices, settlement forecasting, accuracy of PO coverage to suppliers, and other critical operational processes.· Partner closely with manufacturing peers to co-create the EMS sourcing strategy ensuring commercial agreements align with product line, partner capabilities/performance, and regional sourcing and order fulfillment objectives· Drive ODM sourcing strategy aligned with Product Management, Product-line specifications and roadmap, R&D make vs buy, cost, and geo footprint requirements.· Modernize the commercial models with our EMS and ODM partners to optimize the financial dynamics of the working relationship and reduce risk and the total cost of doing business.· Drive strategic enhancements to the component supply models, that utilizing distribution, through aligning inventory, cost, efficiency, agility, visibility, and risk objectives.· Driving end-to-end lowest total cost of ownership of material flowing through the component supply chain from component suppliers, through Ciena’s third party component distribution partners and supplier managed inventory hubs, and to/through contract manufacturers and direct order fulfillment centers. This is to be accomplished by ensuring the right model/fit and agreements are in place to enable the objectives and corresponding processes are put in place to track and drive adherence.· Ensure continuity of supply and proper inventory velocity for all components that are managed by the third-party component distribution partners, EMS partners, and VMI programs; ensuring partners are driving the correct demand signals with purchase order coverage to suppliers and the corresponding supply schedule aligns with Ciena demand and stocking requirements.· Oversee teams responsible for relationships and performance improvement of component distribution partners, contract manufacturers and ODM partners, in part, by ensuring the right metrics are monitored and addressed quarterly.· Strengthen relationships and alignment with these partners through establishing and orchestrating regular executive business reviews to discuss business outlooks, strategic initiatives, and areas of improvement that require executive level awareness/support.· Establish metrics for tracking and reporting internal performance of your area and team.· Drive and mentor staff in long-term vision and strategic planning efforts for continuous improvement.· Ready and support team in negotiations of new commercial agreements aligned with updated strategic commercials objectives.· Hire, develop, motivate, and retain high performing staff. Provide guidance on assigned activities and ensure follow-through on assigned tasks and projects. Evaluate performance and provide guidance and/or recognition.Assets:· Proven leadership skills – ability to motivate others to quickly achieve results in a matrixed environment· Excellent executive presence and able to have constructive, value-added, clear, dialogue with the Executive Leader Team· Effectively communicates verbally and through PPT creation· Demonstrates the ability to effectively present and ‘sell’ the message in your presentations.· Able to successfully modify communication according to audience; up/down or across the chain.· Uses experience and knowledge of procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, and industry to develop and champion long-term strategies· Strategic mindset – always thinking of longer term impacts and alternate/better ways to achieve strategic objectives. Able to challenge management on looking at problems differently and able to propose and articulate alternate options to consider, and why,.· Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner· Emotionally mature and maintains a calm, positive, open-minded, objective disposition in an environment with many high priority, urgent situations.· Accepts ownership for all performance that falls under scope of responsibility· Manages change, ambiguity, complexity and drives for results· Effectively presents complex topics in a simple, concise manner to audiences at various levels and of various sizes; able to take complex processes, topics, data and present them in a simple to follow manner leading to a logical conclusion.· Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational finance, and linkages between operational performance and customer value· Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to advanced project leadership and management skills· Data drivenMinimum:· Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, organizational management, or engineering· 15+ years of experience in advancing procurement or supply chains roles: including strategic sourcing, contract management, and functions responsible for influencing business strategy, supplier relations, and operating models.· Strong understanding of financial statements and the operational day-to-day items that can impact them.· Experience in management and leading cross divisional teams· Extensive experience working with or at contract manufacturers, ODMs, or OEMs in areas of business and commercial management· Superior negotiation skills developed through extensive sourcing and supplier relationship management experience· Experience writing/generating RFx to suppliers and leading teams in complex RFx projects and corresponding award contracts· Excellent quantitative, analytical and project management skills· Strong influencing skills that can be used to lead teams and build partnerships with internal resources and supply basePreferred:· Master’s Degree in business, finance, or supply chainThe annual pay range for this position is $168,900 – $280,600 CAD.#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Product Quality Engineer (PQE) – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $94000 – 150200 per year

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:28:30 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How You Will Contribute:This position resides near Ciena’s Ottawa Innovation location and requires close working relationships with internal engineering, test, and design communities to champion all quality aspects of Ciena hardware.The PQE is responsible for tracking and identifying causes of customer impacting issues, found either internally or externally, and for driving cross functional teams within the CM to understand how they occurred, and implement corrective actions.This role will act as a subject matter expert within the Ciena Global Quality Team to provide support directly with the CM to help liaison cross functional teams (NPI, Design, Test, and Process Engineering) in collaboration to deliver the highest quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  • Work directly with Contract Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Design to support customer needs
  • Establish and lead cross-functional collaborative teams to address customer quality concerns
  • Monitor and report on quality metrics to track overall performance
  • Identify high value opportunities and drive corrective actions
  • Challenge teams to implement corrective actions that improve customer satisfaction (priority on Poka-Yoke)
  • Recommend and implement changes to Ciena’s quality assurance procedures
  • Maximize the use of established test processes and methodologies to drive initiatives and projects for the achievement of the Quality team’s objectives.
  • Participate in day-to-day Quality activities, supporting the Global Customer base.
  • Conduct supplier audits to ensure best practices and enforce supplier accountability per TL9000 standards.
  • Take on other duties, and special projects as needed.

The Must Haves:

  • Experience driving quality improvement plans with manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Detail oriented, reliable and work in a team environment and alone with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Familiar with optical fiber processes and/or electrical PCB assembly is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel – multitasking a must.
  • Comfortable presenting to internal/external executive stakeholders & holding teams accountable.
  • Experience with finding the root cause of defects in a complex platform environment.
  • Strong desire for a career path in Quality engineering.
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis and perform analytical practices with data.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power BI)
  • Strong communication skills – verbal and written.

Assets:

  • Strong leadership with ability to proactively highlight quality issues and drive improvement plans.
  • Analytical, detailed thinker with strong technical skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment where virtual teams will deliver results.
  • Good interpersonal skills and building relationships across cross functional teams.
  • Strong work ethic with ability to work flexible hours, occasional evening and weekends.
  • Must be a team player, draws energy and drive in working with others.
  • Familiar with Telecom equipment and overall industry technology is a plus.
  • B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of proven quality experience

Pay Range: $94,000 – $150, 200 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – WaveLogic Systems Design Architecture Intern (8-12 Months – May 2025) – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:42:13 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.WaveLogic Systems Design Architecture InternWhy Ciena?

  • We’re a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.
  • Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.
  • Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school – we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.
  • We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

The Opportunity:8-12 month internship starting May 2025How You Will Contribute:As an intern, you will be a contributor to the team, helping with hands on hardware performance testing, including data collection and analysis. You may also get involved with testing some software aspects of our modem products.You will…

  • Assist with Design Verification Testing (performance testing), including optical performance, power consumption, electrical performance.
  • Capture data during DVT tests, post-analysis and presentation.
  • Automation of software test cases and hands-on testing of features on the optical modules, using the evaluation board, GUI, and python scripting.
  • Identifying issues and driving resolution into the HW & SW design teams.
  • Providing feedback on design and helping to drive improvements into the optical module.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

  • A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.
  • Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.
  • A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.
  • You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
  • The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

The successful candidate will have an excellent mix of abilities including good interpersonal skills, excellent team player, strong hands-on lab skills (or a desire for them!), programming & lab automation underscored by a strong work ethic.We are looking to train and invest in a diligent & committed student who is willing to ‘fit’ and adapt to a variety of tasks. The team you will be joining is a small focused group of veteran designers & testers who support a wide scope of system test & integration challenges.The Must Haves:

  • Working towards completion of Bachelors or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Programming or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of Python

Assets:

  • Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves personality.
  • Action-oriented, self-starter, organized, able to work both under direction and independently.
  • Some coding experience with MATLAB & Java scripting is an asset.
  • Some experience or knowledge with lab test equipment.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel), and working with large data sets (sorting, filtering, graphing).

Pay 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.In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Ciena – Hardware Design Co-Op (May 2025) – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $24.5 – 33 per hour

Job date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:17:20 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.The Opportunity:4 month work term: (May – Augus 2025)How You Will Contribute:Complex designs pushing all the boundaries. Great people. Diverse teams with which to interact. Tremendous growth and learning opportunities. This position could really catapult your career. Are you looking for a challenging co-op or internship that will stand out? Read on…The Packet-Optical HW Development team is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative designer to join the hardware quality and life cycle management team working on Ciena’s Packet Optical platform products. The position will be tailored to the successful applicant and will involve working in a team which provides hardware support on our products in the field and in mitigating component obsolescence issues.In this role you will…

  • Review alternate components for 2nd source qualification and obsolescence
  • Execute hardware verification plans and debug prototype hardware using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/network analyzers, protocol/signal generators etc.
  • Debug and support hardware investigations of field issues
  • Modify circuit packs to enable testing or to fix issues uncovered during testing

The Must Haves:

  • Electrical Engineering program or equivalent
  • Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets) and measurement techniques would be beneficial
  • Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design

The Assets:

  • Experience designing and debugging hardware is an asset
  • Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is an asset

The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hourPay 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.In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.

Program Manager, Governance and Change Management – Digital Innovation & AI – Ciena – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:39:52 GMT

Job description: long-term vision of best-in-class technical support services for Ciena customers. The Program Manager will play a pivotal… role in enabling our team of project managers, product owners, and technologists to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions…