Ciena · 4 weeks ago
Director, Value Realization
Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveCiena Corporation is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. The Director of Value Realization will build and lead the value tracking discipline for the enterprise transformation portfolio, partnering with initiative owners and Finance to design a value realization framework and create a single source of truth for benefits and performance metrics.
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Responsibilities
Cocreate value hypotheses with business sponsors; translate intent into quantified KPIs, OKRs, and financial models (revenue, gross margin, OpEx, working capital)
Establish baselines, counterfactuals, and guardrails for success criteria; document calculation logic and data lineage to ensure auditability
Build the ETO benefits register and portfolio dashboard; automate pipelines from systems of record (ERP/BI) to provide alignment with Finance
Produce concise executive materials for steering committees and decision forums; highlight dependencies, risks to value, and mitigation options
Embed value checkpoints in ETO tollgates; define entry/exit criteria and evidence required at each stage
Partner with the ETO Sr Program Director to enforce accountability for value milestones; integrate value realization into prioritization and intake processes
Lead postimplementation reviews and benefit verification; establish plans with line leaders to hold gains and avoid regression; hold leaders accountable for execution
Collaborate with Change Management to build the behaviors and incentives that enable value realization (e.g., role clarity, training, performance measures)
Ensure all value realization activities directly link transformation initiatives to corporate strategy and enterprise objectives; validate that benefits support strategic pillars and long-term growth priorities
Provide insights to leadership on how realized value advances strategic outcomes, enabling informed decisions on project and resourcing prioritization
Define success criteria for co-sourced delivery partners; operate with joint governance, transparent reporting, and shared accountability for outcomes
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in value realization, portfolio/program management, finance, strategy, or transformation roles within complex, global enterprises
Demonstrated track record converting transformation initiatives into measurable outcomes and sustaining benefits post go-live
Advanced financial modeling and business case development; comfort with scenario analysis and tradeoff framing for executives
Strong data orientation with expertise in using data to drive decisions and tell stories: ability to define metrics, ensure data quality, and partner with Analytics/IT to build reliable pipelines and dashboards
Executive communication: succinct storytelling through high-impact materials for leadership decision making
Bachelor's degree required
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
Preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., PfMP, PgMP, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, CIMA/CPA) are a plus
Benefits
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
Vacation time
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
Founded in 1992
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (36)
2022 (44)
2021 (30)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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