Director, Solutions Product Line Management

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

This role serves as the technical and strategic interface between product management, sales, and customers-translating complex customer requirements into winning solutions that leverage Ciena's innovative routing, switching, and optical capabilities.

The ideal candidate blends deep networking expertise, market insight, and business acumen-acting as the "tip of the spear" in developing and evangelizing differentiated IP / Ethernet solutions that address explosive traffic growth driven by AI / LLMs, 5G / 6G, cloud, and next-generation digital services.

How You Will Contribute :

Customer and Market Engagement

• Act as the primary PLM interface for strategic tenders and new opportunities-defining solution approaches, product recommendations, and competitive positioning.
• Together with account teams and strategic sales, lead consultative engagements with service providers, MSOs, large enterprises to define optimal solutions based on their technical and business needs.
• Serve as a thought leader in the IP networking domain, representing Ciena at customer events, industry forums, and conferences.

Solution Definition and Demand Generation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Must Haves : Technical Expertise

Application & Architecture Knowledge

Nice To Haves :

Education :

The annual pay range for this position is $157,900 - $252,200 USD.

The annual pay range for this position in California is $175,600 - $280,400 USD.

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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.

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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