Data Center Market Development Manager

VIAVI Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 113,050 - 209,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Data Center Market Development Manager based in the United States. This strategic role focuses on driving growth and developing new opportunities within hyperscale data center environments for VIAVI's fiber network solutions.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a strong business development mindset, and technical knowledge of fiber-optic networks. The position entails significant customer interaction and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, market development, product marketing, or technical sales.
• Experience in data center and/or DCI networking environments.
• Prior experience with a network equipment vendor, fiber technology ecosystem, or hyperscale DC operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Data Center market development and GTM strategy.
• Identify growth opportunities across inside-data-center and DCI environments.
• Partner with Sales to optimize distribution models based on customer profiles.

Skills

Business development mindset

Curiosity for emerging technologies

Customer-oriented communication

Ability to influence across functions

Excellent presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government, and aerospace applications.

Position Purpose

VIAVI is seeking a Data Center Market Development Manager passionate about data center technologies and innovation to drive growth, develop new opportunities, and accelerate adoption of VIAVI’s fiber network test, measurement, and automation solutions across the hyperscale data center ecosystem.

Market & Scope

• Hyperscale data centers (cloud, AI, campus architectures)
• Colocation and multi‑tenant data centers
• Contractors and ecosystem partners, including dark‑fiber and lit‑fiber providers supporting DC builds and DCI services

Key Responsibilities

• Market Development & Go‑to‑Market Execution: define and execute the Data Center market development and GTM strategy for fiber network test, measurement, and automation solutions.
• Identify growth opportunities across inside‑data‑center, campus, and DCI environments.
• Partner closely with Sales to define and optimize distribution models, including direct sales, rental partners, and distributors, based on customer profiles, deployment models, and regional needs.
• Develop competitive insights, positioning, and channel strategies to strengthen VIAVI’s differentiation and maximize market coverage.
• Align execution with market segment priorities and business objectives.
• Proven track record of driving market share growth through competitive wins and displacement of incumbent solutions.
• Build strong relationships with hyperscaler data center teams (network, optical, infrastructure, and metro deployment teams).
• Engage key ecosystem partners (contractors, cable manufacturers, NEMs).
• Lead customer discussions on testing challenges and requirements.
• Support Proof‑of‑Concepts, trials, and early deployments.
• Act as a trusted interface between customers, Sales, and Product Management.
• Translate technical features into clear value propositions and business outcomes.
• Support and promote use cases related to multi‑fiber testing, fiber characterization, and high‑speed Ethernet testing and service activation.
• Demonstrate strong curiosity and ability to position new technologies and evolving test requirements.
• Capture market and customer feedback to influence product roadmaps and priorities.
• Provide insights on competitive dynamics, standards evolution, and market trends.
• Ensure alignment across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Services teams.
• Support Sales and Pre‑Sales through customer presentations, MOP development, and workshops.
• Participate in strategic customer engagements, events, and industry forums.
• Contribute to internal enablement and training programs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, market development, product marketing, or technical sales.
• Experience in data center and/or DCI networking environments.
• Prior experience with a network equipment vendor, fiber technology ecosystem, or hyperscale DC operator preferred.
• Experience engaging hyperscalers or large data center operators is a strong asset.

Technical Knowledge

• Fiber‑optic network architectures.
• Multi‑fiber testing and high‑density connectivity.
• Fiber characterization techniques (IL/ORL, OTDR, CD, PMD).
• High‑speed Ethernet testing and service activation up to 800G.
• Familiarity with Hollow‑Core Fiber and Multicore Fiber preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong business development mindset.
• High curiosity and appetite for emerging technologies.
• Customer‑oriented with credibility toward technical stakeholders.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and executive audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, execution‑oriented approach.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑moving and evolving technology environments.

Languages

• English – fluent (written and spoken).

Role Characteristics

• Strategic growth role with strong exposure to hyperscale and data center market.
• Cross‑functional role spanning Marketing, Sales, Product, and Technology.
• Direct contribution to next‑generation data center networks and testing methodologies.

Travel Requirement

• Minimum 30% travel within North America.
• Occasional international travel for internal meetings and global alignment.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range

113,050 to 209,950. Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.