Co op - Junior Project Manager

Ciena•Ottawa, ON

6d•CA$21 - CA$28•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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