At Ciena, we help our customers build adaptive networks that anticipate, adapt, and scale to meet the demands of a digital‑first world. As a Senior Executive Assistant supporting a senior leader within our Global Products and Supply Chain organization, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the center of strategic decision‑making, enable global collaboration, and contribute directly to the success of an innovative, high‑growth technology company. This is a highly visible role for an experienced executive partner who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and values trust, impact, and excellence.
How you will make an impact:
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to a Senior Executive, enabling focus, efficiency, and effective decision‑making across a global organization
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and their teams across product line management, supply chain, systems engineering, research and development, finance, marketing, sales, human resources, information technology, and legal
• Coordinate and facilitate complex internal and external meetings, including large‑scale forums such as quarterly operations reviews, ensuring alignment, preparation, and seamless execution
• Lead end‑to‑end executive calendar management, prioritizing customer, partner, and internal engagements to optimize time and outcomes
• Manage complex domestic and international travel logistics across multiple time zones with precision and foresight
• Establish an effective working rhythm with the executive, ensuring real‑time communication, proactive anticipation of needs, and timely follow‑through on commitments
• Provide local office and event support for visiting executives, customers, and internal stakeholders, including meeting logistics and on‑site coordination
The must haves:
• 5+ years of experience supporting senior‑level executives in a fast‑paced, global business environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with strong business judgment and confidentiality
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands
• Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to accommodate variable work hours based on business needs
Nice to haves:
• Experience supporting executives in technology, product, or supply chain organizations
• Exposure to international business environments and cross‑cultural collaboration
• Experience coordinating complex, multi‑time‑zone travel
• Familiarity with Workday or Oracle
• Experience supporting customer visits or analyst engagements
Pay Range
The annual pay range for this position:
Canada is, 66,200.00 - $105,800.00 CAD
USA is $80,700.00 - $128,900.00 USD
Location and Hours
• Location is Montreal, Ottawa or Hanover.
• This is a hybrid role. The incumbent is expected to be on site as required to support the leader and the extended team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Ebbs and flows of business require flexible hours of work week‑to‑week.
