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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Strategic Technology Leadership
- Define and own Ciena's enterprise tech stack north star vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned to business priorities and growth ambitions.
- Partner with Ciena’s R&D organization to shape the shared technology stack and foundational engineering ecosystem, aligning enterprise and product engineering on development platforms, architecture patterns, developer tooling, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and reusable capabilities that improve speed, quality, security, and scale.
- Drive the next innovation agenda by identifying, evaluating, and adopting emerging technologies (AI, automation, cloud-native platforms) that create competitive advantage.
- Balance innovation with pragmatism: ensure every architectural decision optimizes for cost efficiency, time-to-value, scalability, and long-term resilience.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, CISO and business executives on technology investment, platform strategy, and modernization priorities.
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Enterprise Technology Governance
- Establish and govern enterprise technology standards, reference models, and design principles across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure.
- Oversee technology choice across Ciena's core enterprise platforms, including deep expertise in Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and the integration fabric connecting them. Balance buy vs. build choices aligned with business objectives.
- Drive platform simplification and rationalization to reduce technical debt and total cost of ownership.
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Partner with data & AI, security, and governance teams to embed responsible AI principles into every solution.
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Integration Center of Excellence
- Lead the Integration COE as the backbone connecting Ciena's enterprise platforms, data, and ecosystems.
- Define and govern the enterprise integration strategy including API-led architecture, event-driven patterns on simplified iPaaS platforms (Boomi or Oracle Integration Cloud).
- Build reusable integration patterns, accelerators, and a robust API catalog to drive speed-to-market and reduce duplication.
- Ensure integrations across Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and partner ecosystems are scalable, observable, secure, and resilient.
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Drive integration governance, lifecycle management, and FinOps discipline across the integration portfolio.
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Enterprise Engineering Enablement
- Build and operate the foundational engineering tools and practices that enable productivity, quality, and speed across the enterprise.
- RPA & Intelligent Automation platforms
- GitHub and source control standards
- Code standards, peer review, and quality gates
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
- Automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, regression, performance)
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Developer experience, observability, and platform engineering practices
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Business Experience
- Lead a group of UX/UI specialists to design and deliver consistent, intuitive, and delightful business experiences across Ciena's internal and customer-facing applications.
- Champion human-centered design principles and ensure UX is embedded early in every architecture and product decision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with 5+ years leading enterprise architecture at scale in a global, complex organization.
- Software engineering and R&D leadership background, with the technical depth and credibility to partner effectively with product engineering leaders and influence technology-stack, platform, and engineering-tooling decisions.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide modernization and innovation programs that delivered measurable business outcomes.
- Hands-on depth and architectural leadership across Salesforce, Oracle ERP (Cloud or EBS) or Boomi ecosystems.
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling AI/ML architecture practices in an enterprise setting.
- Proven experience leading an Integration COE and modern integration platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Oracle Integration Cloud, Kafka, or equivalent).
- Experience standing up enterprise engineering capabilities — RPA, DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub, automated testing, code quality.
- Track record of leading or partnering with UX/design organizations to elevate user experience.
- Deep fluency in cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP), integration patterns (API-led, event-driven, iPaaS), data architecture, and security-by-design.
- Strong grasp of AI/GenAI architecture patterns, including LLM integration, RAG, agentic frameworks, and responsible AI governance.
- Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) and modern delivery methods (Agile, Lean, SAFe).
- Strategic thinker who can translate business priorities into technical strategy and explain technical strategy to business leaders.
- Pragmatic innovator who balances ambition with execution discipline.
- Strong executive presence: able to influence at the C-suite and Board level.
- Collaborative, low-ego, and energized by building high-performing teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Strategic Technology Leadership
- Define and own Ciena's enterprise tech stack north star vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned to business priorities and growth ambitions.
- Partner with Ciena’s R&D organization to shape the shared technology stack and foundational engineering ecosystem, aligning enterprise and product engineering on development platforms, architecture patterns, developer tooling, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and reusable capabilities that improve speed, quality, security, and scale.
- Drive the next innovation agenda by identifying, evaluating, and adopting emerging technologies (AI, automation, cloud-native platforms) that create competitive advantage.
- Balance innovation with pragmatism: ensure every architectural decision optimizes for cost efficiency, time-to-value, scalability, and long-term resilience.
-
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, CISO and business executives on technology investment, platform strategy, and modernization priorities.
-
Enterprise Technology Governance
- Establish and govern enterprise technology standards, reference models, and design principles across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure.
- Oversee technology choice across Ciena's core enterprise platforms, including deep expertise in Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and the integration fabric connecting them. Balance buy vs. build choices aligned with business objectives.
- Drive platform simplification and rationalization to reduce technical debt and total cost of ownership.
-
Partner with data & AI, security, and governance teams to embed responsible AI principles into every solution.
-
Integration Center of Excellence
- Lead the Integration COE as the backbone connecting Ciena's enterprise platforms, data, and ecosystems.
- Define and govern the enterprise integration strategy including API-led architecture, event-driven patterns on simplified iPaaS platforms (Boomi or Oracle Integration Cloud).
- Build reusable integration patterns, accelerators, and a robust API catalog to drive speed-to-market and reduce duplication.
- Ensure integrations across Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, and partner ecosystems are scalable, observable, secure, and resilient.
-
Drive integration governance, lifecycle management, and FinOps discipline across the integration portfolio.
-
Enterprise Engineering Enablement
- Build and operate the foundational engineering tools and practices that enable productivity, quality, and speed across the enterprise.
- RPA & Intelligent Automation platforms
- GitHub and source control standards
- Code standards, peer review, and quality gates
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
- Automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, regression, performance)
-
Developer experience, observability, and platform engineering practices
-
Business Experience
- Lead a group of UX/UI specialists to design and deliver consistent, intuitive, and delightful business experiences across Ciena's internal and customer-facing applications.
- Champion human-centered design principles and ensure UX is embedded early in every architecture and product decision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with 5+ years leading enterprise architecture at scale in a global, complex organization.
- Software engineering and R&D leadership background, with the technical depth and credibility to partner effectively with product engineering leaders and influence technology-stack, platform, and engineering-tooling decisions.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide modernization and innovation programs that delivered measurable business outcomes.
- Hands-on depth and architectural leadership across Salesforce, Oracle ERP (Cloud or EBS) or Boomi ecosystems.
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling AI/ML architecture practices in an enterprise setting.
- Proven experience leading an Integration COE and modern integration platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Oracle Integration Cloud, Kafka, or equivalent).
- Experience standing up enterprise engineering capabilities — RPA, DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub, automated testing, code quality.
- Track record of leading or partnering with UX/design organizations to elevate user experience.
- Deep fluency in cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP), integration patterns (API-led, event-driven, iPaaS), data architecture, and security-by-design.
- Strong grasp of AI/GenAI architecture patterns, including LLM integration, RAG, agentic frameworks, and responsible AI governance.
- Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) and modern delivery methods (Agile, Lean, SAFe).
- Strategic thinker who can translate business priorities into technical strategy and explain technical strategy to business leaders.
- Pragmatic innovator who balances ambition with execution discipline.
- Strong executive presence: able to influence at the C-suite and Board level.
- Collaborative, low-ego, and energized by building high-performing teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Vice President of Information Technology
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
VP of IT roles typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive IT management experience to qualify under EB-2. Gather transcripts, promotion letters, and performance reviews now to document that progression clearly.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Find VP of IT openings at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles by occupation and sponsorship track so you're not guessing which companies will commit to the PERM process.
Verify your role against the O*NET occupation profile
DOL evaluates PERM applications against O*NET for the VP of IT occupation. Confirm your job duties and minimum requirements match the standard definition before your employer posts the PERM recruitment ads to avoid a denial on occupational mismatch grounds.
Confirm the employer runs a full PERM recruitment test
PERM requires your employer to complete mandatory DOL recruitment steps, including print and online ads, before filing. Ask directly whether they've sponsored at this level before and whether their immigration counsel handles the full recruitment documentation, not just the I-140 petition.
Check your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, and VP-level sponsors should file your I-140 as early as possible to lock in that date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anticipate prevailing wage tiers
DOL assigns one of four wage levels to your PERM position based on complexity and supervisory scope. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your SOC code and location before negotiations so your offered salary clears the Level III or IV threshold your employer must certify.
Green Card Vice President of Information Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a VP of IT role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, requiring renewal every few years, with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs apply.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a VP of IT for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to find VP of IT openings at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many companies sponsor H-1B holders but stop short of PERM, so targeting employers with a documented track record of completing the full EB-2 or EB-3 process is essential at this seniority level.
Does a VP of IT role qualify under EB-2 or EB-3?
Most VP of IT positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive IT management experience. EB-3 is available if the role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the actual minimum requirements in the PERM job description.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. If your I-140 was approved, you can carry your priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.
How long does the PERM process take for a VP of IT position?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request, a mandatory DOL recruitment test spanning several weeks, and then filing with DOL for certification. DOL does not publish fixed processing times, and audits can extend the timeline significantly. Nationals of India and China also face priority date backlogs after PERM that can delay when they can file for adjustment of status.