Project Manager

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.

Security matters at Ciena. The Security team at Ciena is a tight knit group of skilled professionals who share the same passion for defending the company, our products, and our reputation by building a robust and proactive security program.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of cybersecurity initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end project management for cybersecurity initiatives, from planning through execution and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, IT, Product, Engineering, and Compliance.
• Manage multiple stakeholders across business units, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective communication.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively drive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with cybersecurity goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices, governance, and reporting.
• Provide regular reports and metrics to key stakeholders, such as management and executive teams, highlighting the current state, ongoing efforts, and improvements in the security posture.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness and training programs to enhance the understanding of security risks and best practices within the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead and manage the execution of cybersecurity projects, ensuring that all tasks and activities are completed as planned.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity specialists, analysts, engineers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Optimize the allocation of resources, including personnel, technology, and budget, to maximize project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Proven experience (6 years +) as a Project Manager, preferably in the cybersecurity or information security domain.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong experience in Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with knowledge and understanding of Agile coaching principles and practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing Agile projects and delivering results with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Office 365 for project management and documentation.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO) and industry standards.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are advantageous.
• Agile/Scrum certifications such as CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, and/or CSP-PO are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Experience managing a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and resource allocation.

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