Shape the future of AI networking as Ciena's Vice President of Manufacturing Strategy. This leadership role emphasizes strategic manufacturing capabilities, quality assurance, and global supply chain excellence.Ciena seeks a visionary leader for the Vice President of Manufacturing & Network Operations position to further enhance its global manufacturing capabilities. Tasked with translating growth strategies into actionable manufacturing plans, this executive role demands deep expertise in scalable production processes, quality systems, and relationship management. Excellent leadership and extensive operational experience will be key in driving sustainable growth across the complex manufacturing network.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee global manufacturing capacity and planning




Manage executive-level relationships with contract manufacturers
Lead initiatives for manufacturing quality optimization
Drive innovation in production processes and systems
Ensure comprehensive disaster recovery and continuity planningRequirements:
Engineering degree; MBA is advantageous
15+ years in technology hardware manufacturing
5+ years leading outsourced manufacturing at scale
In-depth knowledge of telecom or datacenter operations
Proven skills in negotiation and partner managementLead the charge at Ciena, ensuring operational excellence and responsiveness to customer demand in a rapidly evolving tech workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Ciena Vice President Of Manufacturing Strategy Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Canada