Ciena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity, focused on a people-first approach. The Junior Project Manager contributes to the successful delivery of customer-focused projects by ensuring planning, coordination, and financial tracking activities are executed accurately and consistently.
Responsibilities
- Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, expenses, and purchase orders
- Validate costs and review time and expense entries against approved project plans
- Maintain project plans, schedules, documentation, and organized project records
- Coordinate resources, tasks, and deliverables across internal teams and partners
- Prepare quotes, order documentation, and materials required for project initiation and approvals
- Update project dashboards and contribute to status reports, presentations, and communications
- Complete project closeout documentation and contribute to financial reconciliation activities
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing) in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- Attention to detail and organizational skills applied to project and financial data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Utilization of Excel and standard business productivity tools
- Written and verbal communication skills applied in a professional business setting
- Internship or academic coursework related to project management, operations, or finance
- Exposure to project management or CRM tools
- Background supporting cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation pay as required by applicable laws
Company Overview
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.ciena.com.