Lead the Waveserver portfolio at Ciena as a Director of Product Line Management. This strategic role focuses on product strategy, market requirements, and lifecycle management. Ciena is seeking a Director of Product Line Management to guide the Waveserver product strategy and execution.

This senior position requires 10+ years of experience, particularly in product line management and high-capacity optical transport solutions. You'll ensure cross-functional alignment while driving growth, profitability, and innovation. Key Responsibilities:

- Define Waveserver product strategy and investment priorities
- Translate market needs into product requirements and lifecycle plans
- Align engineering, marketing, and sales throughout product phases
- Drive customer engagements,



roadmap discussions, and product trials
- Develop business cases for features and pricing strategies Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields
- 10+ years in optical networking and product management
- Experience with coherent optical systems and DWDM
- Robust stakeholder alignment and cross-functional leadership
- Excellent communication with executive audiences Tackle the challenge of leading the Waveserver product line at Ciena with strategic insights and market-driven approaches.

📌 Ciena Director of Product Line Management (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa