Lead product lifecycle strategy at Ciena, combining networking expertise with business case development and cross-functional execution across remote Canada, remote United States, or Ottawa. As Product Lifecycle Manager, you will manage Broadband FTTx and DCOM Products for a global networking company. You will connect customer insight with pricing, portfolio planning, profitability, and lifecycle decisions. The work spans customers, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Build product business cases covering pricing, margins, revenue, and profitability
- Formulate strategies for scaling products and managing graceful retirements
- Engage customers on network evolution priorities and architecture discussions
- Coordinate product data and timelines across cross-functional teams
- Implement engineering change orders and risk mitigation plans
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field
- 10+ years in product lifecycle management for networking equipment vendors
- Experience leading complex initiatives through cross-functional influence
- Business acumen in pricing, forecasting, profitability, and competitive analysis
- Knowledge of FTTx PON, IP networking, and routing technologies Apply product lifecycle leadership, commercial judgement, and networking knowledge to advance Ciena solutions and measurable customer outcomes.
📌 Senior Product Lifecycle Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa