Field Services Project Manager jobs in United States
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Ciena · 8 hours ago

Field Services Project Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
moneyCA$89K/yr - CA$142K/yr
date8+ years exp

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. The Field Services Project Manager will deploy medium to large-scale projects, manage customer expectations, and ensure quality delivery while collaborating with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Deploy medium to large-scale EF&I projects with medium/high complexity, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and Ciena quality standards
Manage customer expectations, communications, escalations, and governance throughout the project lifecycle
Develop project schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution
Drive quality across all aspects of project services, from site and network engineering through installation, testing, and readiness for service
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective deployment activities
Maintain project documentation, including schedules, financials, risks, and issues, ensuring transparency and alignment with project management plans
Coach and guide junior team members to meet project deliverables and contribute to team success

Qualification

PMP certificationTelecommunications experienceProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyBusiness management skillsSubsea deployment experienceMulti-project managementCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsDecision-making skills

Required

A technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
PMP certification preferred (required within one year of hire)
Minimum of 10 years of telecommunications industry operational experience and/or project implementation
Minimum of 8 years in a lead role managing medium to large-scale projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred

Subsea deployment experience is a strong advantage
Business and financial management skills, particularly in project-level P&L
Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing critical tasks and resources
Familiarity with Ciena's products and technologies is 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
Paid Family Leave

Company

Ciena

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Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.ciena.com

H1B Sponsorship

Ciena has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (36)
2022 (44)
2021 (30)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B

Leadership Team

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Gary Smith
President & CEO
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Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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