Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.

Industry: Telecommunications
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Ciena

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As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

As the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement, you will be a key leader within Ciena’s Procurement organization, responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and transformation of global Indirect Procurement. This role requires a visionary leader who has career success in transformation and one that can foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders. You’ll develop and lead a high-performing procurement team, champion industry-leading practices, and ensure alignment with Ciena’s strategic objectives to deliver measurable value across the organization.

**How You’ll Make An Impact**

- Lead, inspire, and develop a global Indirect Procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.

- Serve as the strategic face of Indirect Procurement, building trusted relationships with senior business leaders and executives to position Procurement as a valued partner and driver of organizational success.

- Develop and execute Ciena’s global Indirect Procurement strategy, including optimizing sourcing processes, supplier management, and procurement governance to achieve cost efficiency and operational excellence.

- Drive thought leadership and strategic influence by leveraging market intelligence and industry trends to anticipate opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize spend.

- Establish and champion Procurement policies, tools, and technologies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and drive compliance across the organization.

- Collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to set and achieve annual savings targets, ensuring alignment with company-wide financial goals.

- Define and implement robust reporting mechanisms to track procurement value, cost savings, and supplier performance, delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.

- Lead global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management initiatives to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier relationships.

- Drive strategic initiatives in sustainability, supplier diversity, and risk management, aligning procurement practices with Ciena’s broader corporate goals.

**The Must Haves**

- Minimum of 20 years of experience in Procurement, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

- 7+ years of leadership experience in a senior procurement roles within a global organization, with a proven track record of coaching high-performing teams and driving transformation.

- Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments, delivering measurable business results through strategic procurement initiatives.

- Polished communicator in developing and delivering presentations for different levels of audience

- Highly collaborative, an excellent networker, adept at fostering trust, has strong interpersonal/people skills; cultivates strong internal partnerships, builds bridges across departments, excels at stakeholder engagement

- Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and building collaborative supplier relationships.

- Proficiency in data analytics and procurement technologies (e.g., Power BI, Oracle, Excel) to drive decision-making and process optimization.

- Strong financial acumen, with a solid understanding of financial statements and business performance drivers.

**Nice To Have**

- Advanced certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).

- Experience with using or implementing source-to-pay technologies (e.g., e-sourcing, Oracle, Coupa, CLM tools, spend analytics).

- Proven success in leading initiatives related to sustainability, supplier diversity, or risk management.

**Pay Range**

The salary range for this role in the USA is $181, 000 - $289, 100

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.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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.

Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

Collins + Co. was built on the principles of providing exceptional service in tandem with personal client relationships. We are a completely remote full-service marketing agency comprised of senior-level professionals who work seamlessly as an extension of our clients’ teams.

No office walls. No bulky processes. No silos.

And certainly no limitations.

Our hustle and expertise combined with this modern model make all the difference.  We simply adore our work and believe deeply in our clients. Our passion is the fuel that pushes us to go above and beyond, every time.

Industry: Public Relations and Communications Services
Company Size: 2-10 employees

Collins + Co.

**Position Overview **: Under the general direction of Collins + Co.’s executive leadership team, the Senior PR Manager will lead and support strategic media relations efforts for a roster of Collins + Co. clients. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated campaigns that drive media coverage, enhance brand presence, and engage online communities in alignment with Collins + Co.’s high standards of creativity and innovation. This position also includes the opportunity to manage Collins + Co. interns and future employees.

**Key Responsibilities: **

**Public Relations + Media Strategy **

- Responsible for account and relationship management of PR clients.

- Develop and execute high-impact media relations campaigns that generate meaningful press coverage for clients.

- Craft compelling pitches, media alerts, and press releases that align with client goals and industry trends.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and trade media, securing consistent, targeted media coverage.

- Monitor industry news and identify newsjacking opportunities to position clients as thought leaders.

- Identify, draft, and manage award submissions and thought leadership efforts – including op-eds, bylines, and speaking opportunities.

- Own client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for PR and media relations efforts.

- Lead and support crisis communications efforts, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients during high-stakes situations – developing messaging, coordinating rapid response, and managing media inquiries to protect and preserve brand reputation.

- Manage account hours, client budgets, and team bandwidth across accounts you lead, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and work is delivered on time and within scope.

- Oversee social media messaging across channels for assigned clients, ensuring brand voice is consistent, content is purposeful, and communications are integrated with broader PR efforts.

- Own reporting and analytics for PR and integrated accounts, tracking key performance metrics, media coverage, and campaign results – translating data into actionable insights and presenting findings to clients on a regular cadence.

**Collaboration + Leadership **

- Work closely with Collins + Co.’s leadership team and clients to align PR and social media strategies with business goals.

- Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in PR and social media best practices.

- Collaborate with the design team to develop visually compelling content that enhances brand storytelling.

- Support public relations and marketing efforts such as on-site events, media interviews, and promotional activations.

- Identify and pitch new business opportunities to expand Collins + Co.’s client portfolio.

**Qualifications: **

- 5+ years of experience in public relations and social media management. Please note any industry experience in commercial real estate/development, hospitality, nonprofit, and product launch.

- Proven ability to create and execute successful, innovative PR campaigns.

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

- Established relationships with national, regional, and trade media; ability to cultivate and maintain strong press contacts.

- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling pitches, press releases, and short-form copy.

- Customer-focused with a client-centric mindset, excelling in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Must be based in the Baltimore or DC metro region with reliable transportation

**Benefits: **

- Empowered PTO for work-life balance.

- Annual bonus based on performance.

- Remote-friendly work environment with regular on-site client meetings in Baltimore or DC.

- Health, vision, and dental insurance.

- STD, LTD and life insurance.

- Simple IRA plan with 3% company match.

- Eight (8) weeks fully paid parental leave.

- Commission opportunities for securing new business.

- Cell phone credit.

Join a rapidly growing, female-owned agency where creativity thrives, and your expertise will shape the future of PR and social media marketing. If you’re a strategic thinker who’s passionate about storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

~~The salary range above is an estimate. The candidate's final offer will reflect qualifications, location and current market conditions. ~~

Senior Public Relations Manager

Inside Higher Ed is the leading source for the latest news, analysis, and services for the entire higher education community. We deliver independent news and analysis that informs the world about higher education, while providing essential tools and services to help organizations and professionals be more effective.

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Industry: Online Audio and Video Media
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Inside Higher Ed

IT@JH Networking, Telecom and Data Ctr is seeking an **IT Project Manager **who is responsible for independently managing multiple complex, enterprise-wide projects from planning through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with organizational goals. The Project Manager leads cross-functional and decentralized teams across JHHS and JHM, coordinates resources, schedules, and risks, and serves as the primary liaison among stakeholders, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, and students. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to present to executive leadership, and sound judgment in determining when to apply a collaborative approach versus when escalation is necessary. The successful candidate will possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, a deep understanding of technical infrastructure layers (including networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, web, and storage), and the ability to manage 5-10 concurrent enterprise projects while building trust, negotiating effectively, and driving successful outcomes with minimal supervision.

**Job Scope/Complexity**

Projects will be extremely complex and varied in nature and will require the ability to balance the demands of multiple projects. Projects will require technical knowledge in IT domains where the IT Project Manager is responsible. Duties will also require building and maintaining strong, trusted customer, project team, and vendor relationships.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**

~~Strategy/Leadership~~

- Collaborate with and frequently lead other technical experts, architects and subject matter experts to contribute to the technical success of technology projects for the organization.

- Engage key project stakeholders to ensure the project is trending towards success.

- Work independently and frequently oversee the work of others.

- Provide project oversight for adherence to institutional standards and guidelines for security, project management, continuous service improvement, and customer service.

- Develop improvement processes for operational use by the team to ensure successful completion of a project or IT process.

- Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

- Maintain IT effectiveness and efficiency by helping to define, deliver, and support strategic plans for implementing technology.

- Build and maintain relationships through positive interactions.

~~Project Management~~

- Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with IT goals and coordinate resources during all project phases, from initial deployment plans through implementation.

- Communicate proactively with all resources to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.

- Coordinate resources, both internal and external, to ensure project success.

- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.

- Establish project timeline with appropriate stakeholders. Manage project to achieve approved timeline.

- Integrate multiple cross functional processes and disciplines to meet business and technical requirements by bringing perspective from all architecture domains (process, system, application information, data, and security).

~~Planning & Innovation~~

- Create an organized plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the overall IT strategy.

- Work with the key stakeholders to set timelines and expectations for project milestones.

- Work with the project sponsor and virtual project team to determine the scope of work and available resources.

- Develop innovative processes and solutions to resolve project barriers.

~~Analysis & Documentation~~

- Produce high-quality documentation that meets Johns Hopkins standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.

- Develop and maintain project documentation to include project proposals, charter, scope document, test scenarios, project schedule, and test plans, etc.

- Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

- Perform detailed analysis of core implementation tasks using data-driven decisions.

- Develop measurable metrics to ensure the project continues to stay on task and on time.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree.

- Six years of related work experience with computer systems and applications, including two years of direct project management experience.

- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- PMP certification

- Microsoft Cloud credentials

- Strong understanding of cloud services

- Proficiency with the Microsoft product suite

Classified Title: IT Project Manager

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG

Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: IT@JH Networking, Telecom and Data Ctr

Personnel area: University Administration

IT Project Manager (IT@JH Networking, Telecom &amp; Data Ctr)

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, Frankfurt, London, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, San Francisco, Singapore, Southern California, Tokyo, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The firm’s institutional and private clients are based in 50 states and more than 49 countries and territories and are served by over 850 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Mutual Fund Website: https://www.brownadvisory.com/mf
Social Media Disclosures: https://www.brownadvisory.com/us/social-media-disclosures

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Brown Advisory

**Company Overview**

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

**Position Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Architect to lead the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of our Workday Financials environment. This individual will serve as the functional and technical lead for FINs, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, well-architected solutions aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience, experience working in Jira within an Agile framework, and a demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering and solution design efforts.

**Primary Responsibilities**

Workday Financials Architecture & Design

- Serve as the subject matter expert and solution architect for Workday Finance Modules (GL, AP/AR, Revenue Management, Expenses, Procurement, and Fixed Assets)

- Lead system design and project implementations across core FINs modules (GL, AP, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, etc.).

- Ensure scalable, sustainable configuration aligned with accounting standards and internal controls.

- Review and optimize business processes and system integrations.

- Maintain governance over configuration, security, and reporting design.

Requirements Gathering & Solution Development

- Lead requirements discovery sessions with Finance, Accounting, and operational stakeholders.

- Translate business requirements into well-designed Workday solutions.

- Develop functional specifications and support technical documentation.

- Partner with integration teams to define inbound/outbound data requirements.

- Ensure traceability from requirements through design, build, testing, and deployment.

Project Management & Agile Delivery

- Manage initiatives and prioritize workstreams using Jira.

- Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and participating in retrospectives.

- Define user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

- Track progress, risks, and dependencies across projects.

- Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership.

- Communicate complex system concepts in business-friendly terms.

- Lead workshops, training and design sessions when needed.

- Provide strategic input on roadmap planning and system enhancements.

Testing & Deployment

- Lead and participate in functional and system testing activities (i.e., unit, integration, regression, and UAT).

- Participate in release management and production deployment processes.

- Ensure strong documentation and knowledge transfer practices.

- Support IT SOC Audit requests as they relate to the Workday platform

**Required Qualifications**

- 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience

- Demonstrable experience as a Workday Financials Architect, Lead, or Senior Consultant

- Extensive knowledge of core FINs modules (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Assets, Banking)

- Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements

- Demonstrated success working in Jira

- Experience working with the Agile/Scrum methodology

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

- 8+ years of Workday Financials experience

- Workday Financials certification(s) (Active or Expired)

- Experience leading large-scale implementations or major FINs transformations

- Experience with integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, third-party systems)

- Experience with Accounting Center / Prism

- Experience with FDM, Business Assets, and Banking Modules

- Strong accounting and finance process knowledge

- Experience in financial services or asset management environments

- Portfolio Accounting experience

**Key Competencies**

- Strategic thinker with strong system architecture mindset

- Detail-oriented with a focus on governance and controls

- Strong facilitation and requirements elicitation skills

- Comfortable in operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

- Ability to balance technical depth with business partnership

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

MD Salary: $100-$125K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

MA Salary: $110K–$137.5K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

DC Salary: $110K–$137.5K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

**Benefits**

At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.

-  Medical

-  Dental

-  Vision

-  Wellness program participation incentive

-  Financial wellness program

-  Fitness event fee reimbursement

-  Gym membership discounts

-  Colleague Assistance Program

-  Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)

-  Adoption Benefits

-  Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement

-  Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

-  Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

-  Short Term Disability

-  Paid parental leave

-  Group Long Term Disability

-  Pet Insurance

-  401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

~~Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. ~~

Workday Financials Architect

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