Product Line Manager: AI-Driven IP & Optical SDN

Ciena; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Product Line Manager to shape software innovation at the intersection of SDN controller platforms and optical networking. The role drives strategy, market adoption, and customer success.

You will translate requirements, lead AIOps initiatives, and collaborate with R&D, hardware, Navigator development, sales, and support to deliver software releases and go-to-market activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of product management or technical roles in the networking industry.
• Expertise in IP and optical transport technologies and network planning processes.
• Experience leading telecommunications software applications from concept through market adoption.
• Background in Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps), network design, and optimization.
• Application of agile software development methodologies in collaboration with software development teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy and roadmap execution for SDN controller platform applications focused on network planning, operations, and optimization.
• Translate customer requirements, market insights, and technology trends into prioritized product requirements.
• Lead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) and Network Digital Twin technologies to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with R&D, Hardware, Navigator development, sales, and support teams to deliver software releases.
• Enable go-to-market execution through customer engagement, sales training, and technical presentations.
• Represent the product line at industry events while monitoring competitive dynamics and emerging trends.
• Utilize product performance metrics and customer feedback to refine product features and user experience.

Skills

Product management

Networking

AIOps

Agile

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/EE/Telecommunications

Job description

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Product Line Manager to shape software innovation at the intersection of SDN controller platforms and optical networking. The role drives strategy, market adoption, and customer success.

You will translate requirements, lead AIOps initiatives, and collaborate with R&D, hardware, Navigator development, sales, and support to deliver software releases and go-to-market activities.