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.At Ciena, meaningful innovation starts with the teams advancing the future of networking technology.

The Program

Manager role within the Modem and Components R&D; organization drives the execution of WaveLogic modem development programs, ensuring alignment across technical, operational, and business objectives. This position plays a key role in delivering complex R&D; initiatives from concept through production. This is an onsite role at Ciena's Kanata office.Lead cross-functional WaveLogic modem programs from concept through delivery while managing scope, budget, and schedule commitments.Develop and manage product development schedules from new product introduction through mass production lifecycle phases.Identify and mitigate risks, challenges, and interdependencies that could affect program outcomes.Define and execute build plans to support internal product teams, early customer engagements, and product ramp-up activities while minimizing material exposure.Communicate program status, risks, change requests, and performance metrics to stakeholders, including executive leadership.The Must Haves:Education:



Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Experience: 10+ years working in the telecommunications industry, including 5+ years of experience managing complex programs.Experience managing hardware and software projects within the telecommunications industry.Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary technology projects with organizational and business planning responsibilities.Ability to influence stakeholders and make data-driven decisions while balancing competing priorities and risks.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.

Ciena is an Equal Chance Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

📌 WaveLogic Modem Program Manager, On-site Kanata (Quebec)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Quebec