Key skills
High-speed interconnect technologiesCo-packaged opticsNear-packaged opticsActive electrical cablesCopper cablesCoherent optical technologiesDirect detect optical technologiesSerDesPHYsElectro-opticsOptical interconnect architecturesElectrical interconnect architecturesComponent commercialization modelsBare dieChipletsSDKsSales enablement frameworksProduct specificationsResponses to RFIsResponses to RFPsmanage multiple initiativesRProduct ManagementCommunicationPresentation SkillsSales
About this role
Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. The Product Line Manager will shape the strategy and execution of high-speed optical and electrical interconnect technologies, serving as the primary product management interface with technology partners to drive market adoption and business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Define product strategy and multi-year roadmaps for optical and electrical interconnect technologies including co-packaged optics, near-packaged optics, advanced optical packaging, and electrical interconnects
- Lead commercialization efforts for optical and electrical interfaces, associated technologies, and in-house components
- Establish commercial offers and pricing structures aligned with industry norms
- Develop business cases and secure approvals for new features and initiatives
- Partner with marketing teams to create product positioning and customer-facing materials including presentations, data sheets, and competitive analyses
- Serve as a primary interface between engineering, sales, customers, and external technology partners
- Assess customer requirements, technology trends, regulatory considerations, and competitive dynamics to guide roadmap decisions
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience: 10+ years of technical experience in telecommunications or the component industry
- Application of high-speed interconnect technologies including co-packaged optics, near-packaged optics, active electrical and copper cables, coherent, direct detect, SerDes, PHYs, and electro-optics
- Background in optical and electrical interconnect architectures and emerging component standards
- Utilization of component commercialization models including modules, bare die, and chiplets
- Experience defining commercialization requirements such as SDKs, documentation, and sales enablement frameworks
- Background working with cross-functional modem, component, and R&D teams to define and prioritize features and roadmaps
- Ability to gather and translate customer and internal stakeholder requirements into product specifications and proposals, including responses to RFIs and RFPs
- Clear communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives with minimal direction in a virtual or cross-functional environment
- Experience with direct detect and coherent optical technologies
- Background interfacing directly with external technology partners
- Prior experience in product management, solutions architecture, technical marketing, FAE, or sales engineering roles
- Experience influencing component or subsystem product strategies across multiple market consumption models
- Exposure to global customer engagements, trade shows, or industry forums
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%, including international travel