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.

How You Will Contribute:

Strategic Leadership

• Drive the evolution of network planning capabilities and AiOPS initiatives.
• Lead Network Digital Twin projects for improved accuracy and efficiency.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor a small team in the Network Design application space.
• Set objectives and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals.

Customer Engagement

• Understand customer needs and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Explore partnerships and support sales engineering workflows.

Collaboration

• Work with internal teams like Hardware and Navigator development.
• Align product development with customer priorities.

Product Discovery & Innovation

• Promote innovative solutions and foster experimentation.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use metrics to inform strategies and refine products.

Market Leadership

• Represent the product line at industry events and stay ahead of trends.

Must Haves:

• Leadership experience in product line management, particularly in Telco software applications.

• Expertise in AiOPS, Network Design, and IP/Optical transport technologies.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-centric approach.

• Proven track record of bringing software applications to market.

• Ability to foster innovation and make data-driven decisions.

• Growth in product adoption and market share.

• Execution of AiOPS and Network Digital Twin initiatives.

• Delivery of roadmap milestones aligned with customer needs.

• Team engagement and performance.

• Strategic thinker and problem-solver.

• Collaborative and results-oriented.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Adaptable in ambiguous situations.

This role combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and customer focus to drive innovation and market leadership in network planning and design.

The annual pay range for this position is $110,100 - $175,900

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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.

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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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