Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, emphasizing a people-first approach and a flexible work environment. They are seeking a Product Line Manager to drive the innovation strategy and growth of the IP Routing portfolio, focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in Service Provider networks.
Responsibilities
- Identify and define differentiated IP routing solution opportunities using qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Engage global Service Providers to understand network evolution, AI-driven operational models, and new service constructs
- Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate solutions and drive customer adoption
- Align routing innovation requirements with the broader Ciena portfolio roadmap in partnership with PLM peers
- Translate market and innovation needs into detailed product requirements and multi-year roadmaps with engineering teams
- Provide thought leadership on AI-enabled routing capabilities, operational efficiency, and new revenue models
- Produce roadmap narratives, whitepapers, presentations, and value propositions to support customer engagement and sales enablement
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in Product Management or technical strategy leadership within routing, networking, telecommunications, or cloud infrastructure
- Application of IP routing protocols including OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6), multicast, QoS, and VXLAN
- Background in Service Provider network architectures including core, metro, access, edge, cloud, and data center interconnect environments
- Application of AI-driven networking use cases such as predictive analytics, anomaly detection, automated optimization, intent-based operations, and traffic forecasting
- Collaboration across product teams and portfolios to drive alignment and cohesive solution delivery
- Communication of technical and strategic concepts to audiences ranging from engineering teams to executive leadership
- Experience defining routing solutions or AI- and automation-driven network capabilities
- Track record of defining innovative solutions and driving adoption within Service Provider organizations
- Direct engagement with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Service Providers on automation or AI-focused initiatives
- Familiarity with machine learning analytics platforms, data pipelines, telemetry systems, and cloud-native architectures
Benefits
- Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus
- Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission
- 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
- Vacation time
- We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Company Overview