Product Line Manager – Network Management Applications

🕒 May 1

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Ciena

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

📋 Description

• Drive product strategy and roadmap execution for SDN controller platform applications, with a focus on network planning, operations, and optimization capabilities. • Translate customer needs, market insights, and technology trends into clear, prioritized product requirements. • Lead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) and Network Digital Twin technologies to improve operational efficiency and accuracy. • Partner closely with R&D, Hardware, Navigator development, sales, and support teams to deliver differentiated, high-quality software releases. • Enable successful go-to-market execution through customer engagement, sales training, and technical presentations. • Represent the product line externally at industry events while maintaining deep awareness of competitive dynamics and emerging trends. • Use product performance metrics and customer feedback to continuously refine features and user experience.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in product management or technical roles within the networking industry • Deep expertise in IP and optical transport technologies and network planning processes • Proven experience leading Telco software applications from concept through market adoption • Strong background in Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps), network design, and optimization • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agile software development teams • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • vacation time