Optical Systems Product Line Manager

Requirements

• Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Background in optical fiber communications product development
• Experience leading new product introductions into customer environments
• Experience growing product revenue in competitive market conditions
• Application of program and project management practices across cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Pay Range:
• The annual pay range for this position is $114,100 - $182,300 CAD.
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• Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Additional Information

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. As part of Ciena's Optical Systems Product Line Management organization, this role drives the strategy, definition, and lifecycle execution of industry‑leading optical systems. The position influences portfolio direction across a broad customer base, including global communications networks, service providers, and enterprise customers, while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver sustained business growth. How you will make an impact: Align optical systems products and portfolio strategy with market demand through direct engagement with customers and account teams Drive cross‑portfolio evolution in partnership with PLM leadership to support Ciena's corporate growth objectives Optimize product and solution cost structures through collaboration with R&D, supply chain, and procurement teams Prioritize and sequence feature development with R&D to support timely and competitive product releases Establish and maintain pricing strategies in collaboration with sales teams and customers Articulate competitive differentiation through partnership with marketing to ensure clear positioning for sales, customers, and the financial community Lead cross‑functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and R&D to execute portfolio strategy and lifecycle plans The must haves: Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in fiber optics, telecommunications, networking, or communications systems, or equivalent experience Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience with progressive responsibility in optical systems or related technologies Translation of portfolio strategy into actionable product requirements and release plans Definition and management of product roadmaps and R&D priorities to drive market share and revenue growth Execution of full product lifecycle management from concept through product retirement Development and communication of product value propositions to sales teams and customers Participation in lead customer engagements and key bid activities to support sales execution

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