WaveLogic Modem Program Manager, On-site Kanata

Ciena • Ottawa, ON

3d • CA$110,100 - CA$175,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager role within the Modem and Components R&D organization drives the execution of WaveLogic modem development programs, ensuring alignment across technical, operational, and business objectives. This position plays a key role in delivering complex R&D initiatives from concept through production. This is an onsite role at Ciena's Kanata office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years working in the telecommunications industry, including 5+ years of experience managing complex programs.
• Experience managing hardware and software projects within the telecommunications industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary technology projects with organizational and business planning responsibilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and make data-driven decisions while balancing competing priorities and risks.

Nice To Haves

• Application of knowledge related to Ciena WaveLogic product lines.
• Background working with WaveLogic R&D development teams and processes.
• Experience leading diverse teams across multiple disciplines through direct or indirect influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional WaveLogic modem programs from concept through delivery while managing scope, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Build alignment across stakeholders to accelerate program execution and achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage product development schedules from new product introduction through mass production lifecycle phases.
• Monitor program dependencies, including silicon tape-out dates, process development initiatives, and technology availability.
• Identify and mitigate risks, challenges, and interdependencies that could affect program outcomes.
• Define and execute build plans to support internal product teams, early customer engagements, and product ramp-up activities while minimizing material exposure.
• Communicate program status, risks, change requests, and performance metrics to stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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
• Paid Family Leave
• other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior