Senior Leader, Sales Compensation

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.

The Senior Leader, Sales Compensation plays a critical role in enabling scalable, accurate, and data-driven incentive programs that support global revenue growth and operational excellence. This role drives the design and execution of variable compensation programs across multiple regions and aligns compensation strategy with business performance and go-to-market priorities.
 

Operating within a complex multinational environment, this role supports 800+ commission-eligible employees globally across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, spanning direct sales, channel, services, and renewals compensat...