Advisor, Product Line Manager

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, a global leader in high‑speed connectivity.

• Work with customers and account teams to ensure product/portfolio alignment to market demands
• Work with broader PLM leadership team to ensure a complete cross‑portfolio evolution strategy is in place to meet corporate goals
• Work with R&D, supply chain and procurement to optimize product/solution costs
• Work with R&D to ensure appropriate feature prioritization and roll‑out
• Work with sales and customers to ensure appropriate pricing
• Work with Marketing team to articulate competitive differentiation clearly to sales, customers and the financial community
• Articulate the features and value proposition of products to Sales team and customers
• Support sales activities through active involvement in lead customer engagements and key bid activities
• Drive market pricing strategies and product cost reduction programs to balance market share growth with long‑term portfolio profitability
• Work closely with Sales team and Supply Chain to drive revenue plan and volume forecast
• Translate portfolio strategy into actionable product requirements and associated release plans
• Drive cross‑functional team consisting of Sales, Marketing and R&D to establish a portfolio strategy for accelerated growth by systematically analyzing customer needs, product requirements and market opportunities
• Define, develop, drive product roadmap and manage R&D development priorities for maximizing market share and revenue growth
• Drive complete lifecycle management of products from concept through to product retirement

• Bachelor or Master of Electrical Engineering degree, with specialization in fiber optics, telecommunications, networking or communications system – or equivalent experience is mandatory
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is desired but not mandatory
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with a successful and progressive track record of accomplishment, leadership and increasing responsibility
• Strong product background in optical fiber communications
• Proven experience driving new product introduction into customer accounts
• Proven experience growing a product business in a competitive environment
• Keen business sense and general management experience to drive lifecycle management of complex products and solutions from concept through retirement with focus on strategic and operational goals
• Extraordinary communications and presentation skills facing customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong program and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail in orchestrating efforts across multiple functional disciplines while coordinating all product line profit and loss drivers
• Seasoned interpersonal skills with a proven ability to achieve results through alignment of cross‑functional and multi‑divisional activities in a highly collaborative, team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with customers and other functional organizations

The annual pay range for this position is $114,100 - $182,300 CAD. 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. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.