Junior Project Manager Intern

Location: Ottawa

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.

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