Lead Services innovation strategy at Ciena, shaping high-speed connectivity initiatives through portfolio management and customer validation. This leadership role is based in Canada.
As Director, you will create the operating system for Services innovation and guide strategic special projects. You will direct innovation PLMs and cross-functional contributors while developing priorities, governance, business cases, and commercialization recommendations. The work connects Services strategy, technology direction, and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities: Develop Services innovation strategy, priorities, and portfolio
Establish innovation pipelines and cross-functional decision forums
Direct prototyping, customer co-creation, pilots, and evidence development
Own portfolio governance, investment recommendations,



and executive reporting
Lead strategic, ambiguous, and cross-portfolio special projects
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
Significant leadership experience in services, innovation, or portfolio management
Ability to lead teams and complex programs under uncertainty
Solid business-case, investment, commercial, and financial skills
Executive presence and cross-organizational influence
Bring innovation leadership, portfolio judgment, and customer validation expertise to Ciena’s Services strategy and special projects.

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📌 Director Services Innovation Strategy (Manitoba)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Manitoba