VP, Information Technology Strategy Leader
Core
Define and own Ciena's enterprise tech stack north star vision, strategy, and roadmap; lead the Integration Center of Excellence and enterprise engineering enablement to build foundational tools, platforms, and integration patterns.
Role type
VP, Information Technology Strategy Leader (Enterprise Architecture & Integration)
Builds
Enterprise technology stack, integration platforms (iPaaS, API-led), engineering tooling, and business UX/UI experiences
Domain
Enterprise IT Strategy, Cloud Architecture, Integration, AI/ML Governance
Required skills
Enterprise architecture strategy, Salesforce/Oracle ERP/Workday ecosystem expertise, Integration COE leadership, AI/ML architecture, DevOps/CI/CD, Cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP), UX/UI leadership, Strategic planning, Executive communication
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MS/MBA), TOGAF/Zachman frameworks, Agile/SAFe methodologies
Technologies
Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Workday, Boomi, Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Kafka, GitHub, Azure, AWS, GCP, RPA, LLM, RAG
Responsibilities
Define enterprise tech stack vision and roadmap; govern enterprise technology standards and reference models; lead Integration COE to drive API-led architecture and reusable patterns; build and operate foundational engineering tools and practices; lead UX/UI specialists to deliver consistent business experiences; serve as trusted advisor to CIO/CISO on technology investment and modernization.
Seniority
Executive (VP), Strategy & Mentorship
