Junior Project Manager Intern: Cross-Functional & Financial Tracking

Ciena; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Junior Project Manager to help deliver customer-focused projects through meticulous planning, coordination, and financial tracking. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support commercial and financial processes under a hybrid model with three office days per week.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and effective communication while enabling growth in project management and CRM tools within a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations, or related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and standard business productivity tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, expenses, and purchase orders.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, documentation, and organized project records.
• Coordinate resources, tasks, and deliverables across internal teams and partners.
• Prepare quotes, order documentation, and materials required for project initiation and approvals.
• Update project dashboards and contribute to status reports, presentations, and communications.
• Complete project closeout documentation and contribute to financial reconciliation activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

CRM tools

Job description

Ciena is seeking a Junior Project Manager to help deliver customer-focused projects through meticulous planning, coordination, and financial tracking. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support commercial and financial processes under a hybrid model with three office days per week.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and effective communication while enabling growth in project management and CRM tools within a dynamic tech environment.