Product Line Manager - Routing & Switching Innovation
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About the Role
Ciena seeks a Product Line Manager to drive innovation strategy for the IP Routing portfolio, focusing on AI in Service Provider networks. You will define differentiated routing solutions, engage global providers, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Identify and define differentiated IP routing solution opportunities using qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Engage global Service Providers to understand network evolution, AI driven operational models, and new service constructs
- Lead proof of concept initiatives to validate solutions and drive customer adoption
- Align routing innovation requirements with the broader Ciena portfolio roadmap in partnership with PLM peers
- Translate market and innovation needs into detailed product requirements and multi year roadmaps with engineering teams
- Provide thought leadership on AI enabled routing capabilities, operational efficiency, and new revenue models
- Produce roadmap narratives, whitepapers, presentations, and value propositions to support customer engagement and sales enablement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in Product Management or technical strategy leadership within routing, networking, telecommunications, or cloud infrastructure
- Application of IP routing protocols including OSPF, IS IS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR MPLS and SRv6), multicast, QoS, and VXLAN
- Background in Service Provider network architectures including core, metro, access, edge, cloud, and data center interconnect environments
- Application of AI driven networking use cases such as predictive analytics, anomaly detection, automated optimization, intent based operations, and traffic forecasting
- Collaboration across product teams and portfolios to drive alignment and cohesive solution delivery
- Communication of technical and strategic concepts to audiences ranging from engineering teams to executive leadership
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Role Overview
- Ciena is seeking a Product Line Manager to drive innovation strategy, definition, and growth of the IP Routing portfolio with a focus on the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence in Service Provider networks.
- This role shapes how market, customer, and AI driven requirements are integrated into a cohesive routing roadmap to unlock new business opportunities.
- The position operates within Ciena’s broader Product Line Management organization and influences portfolio direction across product families.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Identify and define differentiated IP routing solution opportunities using qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Engage global Service Providers to understand network evolution, AI driven operational models, and new service constructs
- Lead proof of concept initiatives to validate solutions and drive customer adoption
- Align routing innovation requirements with the broader Ciena portfolio roadmap in partnership with PLM peers
- Translate market and innovation needs into detailed product requirements and multi year roadmaps with engineering teams
- Provide thought leadership on AI enabled routing capabilities, operational efficiency, and new revenue models
- Produce roadmap narratives, whitepapers, presentations, and value propositions to support customer engagement and sales enablement
The Must Haves
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in Product Management or technical strategy leadership within routing, networking, telecommunications, or cloud infrastructure
- Application of IP routing protocols including OSPF, IS IS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR MPLS and SRv6), multicast, QoS, and VXLAN
- Background in Service Provider network architectures including core, metro, access, edge, cloud, and data center interconnect environments
- Application of AI driven networking use cases such as predictive analytics, anomaly detection, automated optimization, intent based operations, and traffic forecasting
- Collaboration across product teams and portfolios to drive alignment and cohesive solution delivery
- Communication of technical and strategic concepts to audiences ranging from engineering teams to executive leadership
Nice To Haves
- Experience defining routing solutions or AI and automation driven network capabilities
- Track record of defining innovative solutions and driving adoption within Service Provider organizations
- Direct engagement with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Service Providers on automation or AI focused initiatives
- Familiarity with machine learning analytics platforms, data pipelines, telemetry systems, and cloud native architectures
Pay Range
- The annual pay range for this position is CAD 114,100 CAD 182,300 CAD
Benefits
- Non Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.
- 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.
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