Ciena
Field Service Project Manager (Jr)
Remote-US · Junior
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About the role
- We're a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
- Junior Field Service Project Manager Ciena Government Solutions Team (CGSI) What Will You Do at Ciena?
- This role involves assisting with project planning, execution, and closeout activities while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Validate that the Project Sales Order and Statement of Work (SOW) are aligned.
- Build and manage detailed project plans from project initiation through completion.
- Maintain project schedules, track deviations, and implement timely corrective actions when necessary.
- Support process improvement initiatives related to project management practices.
- Manage multiple projects within the CGSI customer base as assigned.
- Ability to adjust work schedules to meet project demands, including support for after-hours calls involving overseas projects.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Deployment Coordinators, partners, and customers to execute project tasks and achieve milestones.
Requirements
- Collect all relevant project information required to scope and budget project deliverables.
- Coordinate all required project resources and provide support to manage those resources throughout project execution.
- Technical degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Nice to have
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals.
- We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Company info
- Facilitate cross-functional communication among internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen
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