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.
How You Will Contribute:
This senior PLM position will be responsible for supporting Ciena’s HSPC (High Speed Photonic Components) product development including Coherent Driver Modulators (CDMs), Coherent Optical Sub Assemblies (COSA), Transmit and Receive PICS, nITLAs, Semi Conductor Amplifiers (SOAs) and more for both internal and external 3rd party consumption. Develop strong relationship with the Ciena development teams driving industry leading products in this space, focusing on true supplier / customer motion across all consumption approaches. Responsibilities include developing business cases, product structure, managing delivery schedule, forecasting and supply chain including end product adoption. The position requires a PLM Leader with strong knowledge of coherent and direct detect technologies, DSP and high speed components markets, as wells ICP (hyperscalers) customers and their interconnect requirements. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have an ability to handle multiple competing priorities and directions from their customers.
This position is focused on developing and maturing the productization of Ciena’s HSPC technologies and gaining market traction and mindshare for new Ciena Interconnects Portfolio.
The Must Haves:
· Willingness to travel regularly to visit with development teams (Ottawa & Quebec City based)
· In-depth knowledge of coherent modems, associated electro optics components and high- speed interconnect devices.
· Experience with supply chain side of HSPC (Wafer fabs, CMs etc)
· Ideally, the candidate will have existing customer relationships.
· Proven ability to quickly develop new customer relationships.
· Thorough understanding of customers buying decisions and procurement processes.
· Preferably located on the East Coast of North America in proximity of internal partner sites
· Functional knowledge across operations, marketing, pre-sales, product management and pricing.
· Engage in sales activities requiring product/solution presentations at all levels of engineering and management.
· Collaborate frequently with Ciena WaveLogic Technologies Product Management and R&D teams to understand and work to align the organization’s optical Plan of Record to the needs of the customers.
· Proven Writing and verbal Skills: business plans, proposals, value propositions, marketing collateral and business letters. Writing is succinct and properly structured, providing a well-thought-out argument with associated proof points. Experience presenting to internal and external senior management.
· High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and attention to detail; demonstrates a high degree of initiative.
· Ability to work in a fast paced, “unstructured”, rapidly changing environment with a hands-on mentality toward assigned tasks and responsibilities.
· Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks.
· Ability to handle confidential information.
· Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) and 10 years in the Telecom / Component industry with demonstrated knowledge supporting optical transmission hardware and software and/or related optoelectronic component solutions. A knowledge of coherent communication technology is essential.
The annual pay range for this position is $184,800 - $295,200 USD
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.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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