Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day.
This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies.
Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified below and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
This positon can be located anywhere in North America
We are seeking a veteran of L2 / L3 networking to provide expertise and direction instrumental to the definition, development, marketing, and sales of Ciena’s routing and switching offerings.
This position would report into the Ciena Product Line Management (PLM) organization as part of the Global Products & Services Division.
You will define tactical objectives and roadmap to expand Ciena’s market leadership in programmable IP / Ethernet / optical routing products.
Define key software feature functionality involving hardware & software products from across Ciena’s IP Metro portfolio, as well as interaction with Ciena SDN infrastructure and 3rd party products.
This will involve cross-functional coordination and alignment with other internal groups as well as external groups to nurture our routing and switching feature set through implementation and into deployment.
The candidate must possess a balance of very strong technical skills, market knowledge, and eye for business. Excellent verbal and written skills are required for interaction with customers as well as various internal groups.
In-depth knowledge of market trends and applications as well as networking / telecom technologies and standards is required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develop and / or assist in the development of applicable sales tools
QUALIFICATIONS :
Being You Ciena
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