Project Director - Hardware

POSITION SUMMARY We are currently seeking a Project Director of Hardware to join our team either in Acton, Atlanta, Lithicum or Ottawa.  This individual will provide administrative leadership of multi-site hardware development for a large product development initiative. Individual will scope, plan, and provide oversight to the development of hardware that is specific to the product line. This role requires a comprehensive portfolio of technology, creativity, innovation, leadership, and communication in a multi-site, multi-disciplinary hardware development environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Hardware planning and development of engineering project in support of the delivery of new Ciena family of products. Specific responsibilities include: · Primary liaison to project team, responsible for coordination of the PLC process, release plans, functional requirements, and developer activities.· Clarify and track hardware requirements.· Monitor and influence progress of development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality hardware products.· Provide multi-site, global project oversight of up to 40 hardware engineering resources assigned to the development effort. DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS · Hardware design and development. · Ability to establish and deliver products using clear and efficient development methodology· Proven experience with managing hardware projects in a telecommunications company. · Knowledge of Ethernet and/or TDM technologies, e.g. Sonet, OTN, hardware development tools, e.g. CAD, simulation is required. · Knowledge of ASIC development is desirable. · Aptitude for team oriented development activities· Strong documentation and technical writing skills· Commitment to quality hardware development methods and principles. · Reports to Project Director, will work collaboratively with the systems architects, joint responsibility for all h/w signoff EDUCATION · BSCS/MSCS or very closely related discipline· 15+ years industry experience Please apply online at http://www.ciena.com/ or email your resume to mward@contractor.ciena.com  Ciena thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises that only those candidates considered will be contacted.  Unsolicited resumes from agencies not approved to work on this particular opening becomes the property of Ciena.     Company: Ciena Corporation Location: 02038 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Project/Program Management Occupations: IT Project Management Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc) Industry: Computer Hardware Company: Ciena Corporation