Process Expert Analyst

Ciena; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company that prioritizes a people-first culture. As a Process Architect, you will design and implement effective business processes that enhance productivity and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvements, while leveraging automation tools and data analysis. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on organizational goals and compliance standards, all within a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of business operations and drive innovation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Certification in process management or improvement methodologies.
• Experience with digital transformation and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Responsibilities

• Design and document business processes, workflows, and operational models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define process requirements.
• Assist in training staff on new processes and tools.

Skills

Process Management Certification

Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)

Lean

Digital Transformation

Data Analysis

Statistical Knowledge

Programming

Data Management

Project Management Methodologies

Understanding UX Best Practices

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science

Tools

RPA

ERP Systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

TypeScript

Angular

SCSS

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:

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will design, develop, and implement effective business processes across the technical support organization to assist the Global Customer Care Business Intelligence team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, define requirements, and implement strategies that streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

The Process Architect will ensure that business processes are aligned with organizational goals and integrated seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, design, and document business processes, including workflows, procedures, and operational models
• Create process diagrams and flowcharts to represent current and future-state processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define process requirements and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Design processes that align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Providing interfaces for groups to leverage cloud automation processes
• Enhancing engineering visualization tools
• Implementing web interfaces to leverage our big data pipeline
• Leading the adaption of new technologies to improve or replace reporting technologies

Other responsibilities include:

• Assist in training staff on new processes and tools to ensure smooth adoption and change management.
• Develop and implement change management plans to ensure that process improvements are effectively communicated and adopted by all stakeholders.
• Support teams during the transition period and resolve any process-related issues.
• Data Analysis – opportunity to apply statistical analysis, data modelling and visualization
• Statistical knowledge – apply solid understanding of statistical concepts, specifically percentile, confidence intervals, and so on
• Programming and Data Management – loading and building analytical models

The Must Haves:

• Certification in process management or improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), Lean, or Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP).
• Experience with digital transformation and automation tools (e.g., RPA, ERP systems).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Scrum). Post-secondary degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Test Driven Development
• Understanding UX Best Practices
• Knowledge of Web Security Best Practices
• Hands on experience in software development with TypeScript, Angular and SCSS

Assets:

• Code simplicity and performance in implementations

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Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position in US is $67,400 - $107,600.

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

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.

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