Blue Planet AI Product Manager
CienaOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted April 9, 2026
95800 - 153000 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
Ciena is committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.
Job Description
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. At Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, we are redefining how service providers design, operate, and evolve their networks through intelligent automation and artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product management experience delivering enterprise software in Agile environments
- Proven experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs through multiple release cycles
- Deep telecommunications industry knowledge, including Operations Support Systems (OSS) – Inventory/Orchestration/Assurance
- Prior experience in a technology/business consulting role with strong executive presence and client-facing skills
- Proven experience/Practical understanding of the artificial intelligence lifecycle, including machine learning operations (MLOps), large language models (LLMs), and Agentic AI workflows
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated strength driving execution across matrixed, global teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- Discretionary incentive bonus (non-Sales employees)
- Sales commission (Sales employees)
