Shape AI connectivity with optical networking and commercial strategy at Ciena, based in North America with approximately 25% travel.

As an Optical Systems Product Line Management leader, you will own strategy and commercialization across DCI, metro, and long-haul domains. You will engage North American Communications Service Providers on AI training and inference traffic. The work combines network architecture, business cases, and product roadmap translation.

Key Responsibilities:
Own optical networking strategy and commercialization for AI connectivity
Lead CSP engagements on engineering and monetizing AI networks
Build account-specific solution plans supporting AI connectivity business cases
Translate customer insights into product roadmaps and solution portfolios




Prioritize roadmap features with engineering, R&D;, and PLM teams

Requirements:
10+ years in telecommunications or data communications
Deep optical and IP networking knowledge across DCI, metro, and long-haul
Working knowledge of AI cluster networking and traffic patterns
Ability to defend monetization, TCO, capex, and opex business cases
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required

Bring optical architecture, AI networking, analytical judgment, and commercialization expertise to Ciena’s North American product strategy.
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📌 Optical Ai Product Line Manager Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Canada