Junior Project Manager Intern

Job summary

The Junior Project Manager will track project financials, manage schedules, and maintain project documentation to ensure successful delivery. They will also coordinate resources across internal teams and prepare necessary project reports and closeout documentation.

Job details

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. A Junior Project Manager at Ciena contributes to the successful delivery of customer-focused projects by ensuring planning, coordination, and financial tracking activities are executed accurately and consistently. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain organized project execution while supporting commercial and financial processes. The position follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office. How you will make an impact: 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 The must haves: 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 Nice to haves: 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 Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

What you’ll do

The Junior Project Manager will track project financials, manage schedules, and maintain project documentation to ensure successful delivery. They will also coordinate resources across internal teams and prepare necessary project reports and closeout documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have or be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• CRM Tools · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Financial tracking
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Data analysis
• Excel
• Documentation
• Resource coordination
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• CRM tools
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Project Implementation
• Planning
• Financial Tracking
• Microsoft Excel
• Reconciliation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Dashboard
• Corporate Finance
• Customer Service
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Financial Data
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Operations
• Presentations
• Productivity Software
• Project Initiation Documentation
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating
• Project Closure
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Administrative
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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