Ciena
Ā·Product Management
Product Line Manager
About this role
Lead product strategy and commercialization for high-speed optical and electrical interconnect technologies at Ciena. Drive roadmap execution, partner with engineering and sales teams, and shape market adoption of data center connectivity solutions.
Must have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of technical experience in telecommunications or component industry
Experience with high-speed interconnect technologies including co-packaged and near-packaged optics
Background in optical and electrical interconnect architectures and emerging standards
Knowledge of component commercialization models including modules, bare die, and chiplets
Experience defining commercialization requirements such as SDKs and documentation
Proven ability working with cross-functional modem, component, and R&D teams
Ability to translate customer requirements into product specifications and RFI/RFP responses
Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple initiatives with minimal direction in virtual environments
Technologies
Responsibilities
Define product strategy and multi-year roadmaps for optical and electrical interconnect technologies
Lead commercialization efforts for optical and electrical interfaces and associated technologies
Establish commercial offers and pricing structures aligned with industry norms
Develop business cases and secure approvals for new features and initiatives
Partner with marketing to create product positioning and customer-facing materials
Serve as primary interface between engineering, sales, customers, and external technology partners
Assess customer requirements, technology trends, and competitive dynamics to guide roadmap decisions
Benefits
Recruitment process
Role shapes strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle execution of high-speed interconnect technologies
Serves as primary product management interface with Ciena's technology partners
Influences how interconnect solutions are delivered across evolving customer consumption models
Combines interconnect domain expertise with cross-functional leadership
Willingness to travel approximately 20% including international travel
Ciena is committed to a people-first approach with flexible work environment
Company leads with humanity alongside business priorities and social impact
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