Product Line Manager

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. As a member of Ciena ’s Interconnects Product Line Management team, this role shapes the strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle execution of high-speed optical and electrical interconnect technologies used in and around the data center. The position serves as the primary product management interface with Ciena ’s technology partners while influencing how interconnect solutions are delivered across evolving customer consumption models. This role combines interconnect domain expertise with cross-functional leadership to drive market adoption and business outcomes. How you will make an impact: 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 The must haves: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Experience: 10+ years of technical experience in telecommunications or the com