Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field., At least five years of experience in IT applications or related roles., Experience with ERP systems and planning tools like Kinaxis, Oracle, SAP, or E2Open., Knowledge of supply planning, forecast tuning, and global order promising..

Key responsibilities:

Lead initiatives to scale organizational operations and growth.

Provide governance and strategic recommendations for business processes and software architecture.

Develop metrics and KPIs to evaluate technical solutions and engagements.

Partner with business and IT leaders to align strategies and support key initiatives.

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Employer: Ciena Corporation

Job Title: Lead, IT Applications

Job Requisition: A710.319.7

Job Location: Hanover, Maryland

Job Type: Full Time

The annual pay range for this position is $142,418 - $216,000/year

How You Will Contribute:

Duties: Identify and lead initiatives and programs to scale the organization and its operations for future growth. Provide governance, strategic consultation and recommendations for business process design, business intelligence design, software development architecture, application frameworks or interfaces during the design and ongoing care of solutions. Develop processes and metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to improve effectiveness and efficiency of technical evaluations, workshops, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements. Partner with Business teams to align on overall strategy and priorities and provide support for specific POCs (proof of concept), initiatives and programs. Develop and foster relationships for key business leaders at the program sponsor and executive level. Partner with business and IT leadership to align with and deliver plans, strategies, and annual goals. Mentor and develop an exceptional team of Solution Architect & functional domain Architects. Collaborate with Service & Delivery leads and Project Management teams to improve engagement models and ensure the appropriate coverage of service area. Partner with other Service areas to ensure efficient and ongoing enablement and development of the team.

Fully remote, telecommuting position.

The Must Haves:

Requirements:

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Computer Systems Engineers/Architects-related occupation.
Position requires 60 months of experience in the following:
• Forecast tuning, Demand Sensing, Constraint Planning, Supplier Collaboration and Global Order Promising;
• Modeling Hitech businesses for Supply Planning
• Forecast to Plan/Plan to Schedule / Deliver to schedule systems/process understanding;
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation in cloud or on-premises with integrations to planning;
• Planning tools including one of the following: Kinaxis,O9,Oracle ,SAP, or E2Open; and
• Supply Strategies based on segmentation and profiles to drive improvement..

Contact: Human Resources, Ciena Corporation; https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Baltimore/Lead--IT-Applications_R028364 Must reference job A710.319.7.

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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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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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