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Optical AI Product Line Manager

Ciena
Ottawa, CAN
Full-time
Manager · 10+ years experience
Onsite
CAD 138900-221900 / year
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Must-have

  • Deep working knowledge of optical and IP networking architectures across DCI, metro and long-haul
  • Working knowledge of AI cluster networking: scale-out and scale-across fabrics, distributed training traffic patterns, inference latency and distribution requirements
  • Ability to build and defend customer business cases, including service monetization models and TCO/capex/opex analysis
  • Ability to operate credibly across both architecture and commercial strategy, engaging a CSP technology office on design, and their strategy and finance stakeholders on the investment case
  • Ability to gather and translate customer and internal stakeholder requirements into product specifications, proposals, and RFI/RFP responses
  • Ability to work with cross-functional engineering, R&D and PLM teams to define and prioritize roadmap features
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to use data and metrics to support a strategic narrative
  • Clear communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives with minimal direction in a globally matrixed, cross-functional environment
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25%, primarily within North America
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science or related), or equivalent experience — required
  • Master's degree — preferred
  • Required
  • 10+ years in telecommunications or data communications, spanning networking hardware and software, architecture, product line management or solution development. Prior experience in product management, solutions architecture, technical marketing, or sales engineering
  • Demonstrated technical engagements on networking for AI workloads with hyperscalers, neoclouds, CSPs or enterprises
  • Track record of converting a technical architecture position into a customer investment decision
  • Experience translating cloud networking practice into service provider environments
  • Experience with coherent optical technologies
  • Exposure to industry forums, standards bodies or global customer engagements
  • If you meet most of this and can demonstrate the combination of technical depth and commercial judgment we are describing, we would like to hear from you.
  • $138,900.00 - $221,900.00 CAD
  • 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.
  • At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
  • Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
  • If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Experience

  • Preferred
  • The salary range for this position, in Canada, is:
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  • 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. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred
  • 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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