Global IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture Leader

Ciena; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a seasoned technology leader to define and own the enterprise technology stack and roadmap, partnering with R&D to align platforms and tooling across Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and integration ecosystems.

You will drive AI/GenAI architecture, modernize across cloud platforms, and ensure governance, security, and cost efficiency while guiding global engineering teams and executives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading enterprise architecture at scale.
• Experience with enterprise modernization and measurable business outcomes.
• Hands-on depth in Salesforce, Oracle ERP, or Boomi ecosystems.
• Experience building AI/ML architecture in enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise tech stack vision and roadmap.
• Lead Integration COE and API-led architecture.
• Partner with R&D to align platforms and tooling.
• Drive AI, cloud-native platforms, and responsible AI governance.
• Balance innovation with cost efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise architecture

R&D collaboration

Cloud architecture

AI/GenAI

TOGAF/Frameworks

CI/CD & DevOps

Security by design

UX collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Oracle ERP

Workday

Boomi

Oracle Integration Cloud

MuleSoft

Kafka

GitHub

Job description

Ciena is seeking a seasoned technology leader to define and own the enterprise technology stack and roadmap, partnering with R&D to align platforms and tooling across Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and integration ecosystems.

You will drive AI/GenAI architecture, modernize across cloud platforms, and ensure governance, security, and cost efficiency while guiding global engineering teams and executives.