Director of Services Innovation & Strategic Projects

Ciena Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

ESPP

EAP

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Ciena Corporation is seeking a leader to architect and drive the Services innovation operating system, including intake, prioritization, governance, and funding. You will direct a team of PLMs and cross-functional contributors, ensuring clear accountability for milestones and outcomes.

This role focuses on advancing a strategic, cross-portfolio innovation pipeline, evaluating market fit, feasibility, and potential ROI, and transferring concepts to accountable portfolio owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Significant leadership experience in telecommunications services or portfolio management.
• Strong business-case, investment, and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the Services innovation operating system and portfolio governance.
• Direct a team of PLMs and cross-functional contributors with clear accountability.
• Develop innovation strategy, prioritize initiatives, and manage budgets and ROI.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Business Administration or equivalent

Advanced degree (asset)

Job description

Ciena Corporation is seeking a leader to architect and drive the Services innovation operating system, including intake, prioritization, governance, and funding. You will direct a team of PLMs and cross-functional contributors, ensuring clear accountability for milestones and outcomes.

This role focuses on advancing a strategic, cross-portfolio innovation pipeline, evaluating market fit, feasibility, and potential ROI, and transferring concepts to accountable portfolio owners.