Optical Systems Product Line Manager

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.

- 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

- 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

- 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%

The annual pay range for this position is $114,100 - $182,300 CAD.