Ciena · 1 week ago
Optical Systems Product Line Manager
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
CAD$114K/yr - CAD$182K/yr
5+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. The Optical Systems Product Line Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, introduce, and manage the life cycle of Ciena’s Optical System products while ensuring alignment with market demands and corporate goals.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Hiring Manager
Whitney Hatchett
Responsibilities
Work with customers and account teams to ensure product / portfolio alignment to market demands
Work with broader PLM leadership team to ensure a complete cross portfolio evolution strategy is in place to ensure Ciena meets its corporate goals
Work with R&D, supply chain and procurement to optimize product / solution costs
Work with R&D to ensure appropriate feature prioritization / roll out
Work with sales and customers to ensure appropriate pricing
Work with Marketing team to ensure that our competitive differentiation is clearly articulated and understood by sales, customers and the financial community
Articulate the features and value proposition of products to Sales team and customers
Support sales activities through active involvement in lead customer engagements and key bid activities
Drive market pricing strategies and product cost reduction programs to balance market share growth with long term portfolio profitability
Work closely with Sale team and Supply Chain to drive revenue plan and volume forecast
Translate portfolio strategy into actionable product requirements and associated release plans
Drive cross functional team consisting of Sales, Marketing and R&D to establish a portfolio strategy for accelerated growth in the market by systematically analyzing customer needs, product requirements and associated market opportunities
Define, develop, drive product roadmap and manage R&D development priorities for maximizing market share and revenue growth
Drive complete lifecycle management of products from concept through to product retirement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Electrical Engineering degree, with specialization in fiber optics, telecommunications, networking or communications system – or equivalent experience is mandatory
5+ years of relevant industry experience with successful and progressive track record of accomplishment, leadership and increasing responsibility
Preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is desired but not mandatory
Strong product background in optical fiber communications
Proven experience of driving new product introduction into customer accounts
Proven experience of growing a product business in a competitive environment
Keen business sense and general management experience to drive lifecycle management of complex products and solutions from concept through retirement with clear focus on strategic and operational goals and objectives
Extraordinary communications and presentation skills facing customers and internal stakeholders
Strong program and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail in orchestrating efforts across multiple functional disciplines while overseeing and coordinating all constituent elements of product line profit and loss drivers
Seasoned interpersonal skills with a proven ability to achieve results through alignment of cross-functional and multi-divisional activities in a highly collaborative, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with customers and other functional organizations
25% Travel Required
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
Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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