Quality Program Manager at Ciena leading impactful quality initiatives and managing cross-functional projects. Driving product quality improvements and enhancing customer satisfaction with strategic collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage cross-functional quality programs and projects from inception to completion
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, deliverables, schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
Drive initiatives for product quality improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Analyze complex data sets to uncover trends, identify root causes, and provide actionable insights
Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve product and customer quality concerns
Optimize quality assurance processes and implement best practices
Requirements
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
Minimum of 2 years of experience in program/project management, quality assurance, or business operations
Strong statistical analysis skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power BI); familiarity with tools like SQL, Salesforce, JIRA, and AI tools/design is a plus
B.S. degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
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