Optical Product Line Manager

We are looking for an experienced Optical Product Line Manager to own the end-to-end product lifecycle for Zhone DWDM optical networking products. This role is responsible for defining product strategy, roadmap, and execution for solutions supporting 100G, 400G, and 800G networks, with strong alignment to IP and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures. The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding of optical and IP networks with strong product management and cross-functional leadership skills

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from concept, requirements, and roadmap through launch, sustainment, and end-of-life
• Define product vision and strategy for DWDM optical transport products supporting 100G / 400G / 800G coherent technologies
• Develop and maintain multi-year product roadmaps aligned with market trends, customer needs, and technology evolution
• Translate market and customer requirements into product requirements documents (PRDs) and feature definitions
• Work closely with R&D, hardware, software, and TQA teams to ensure on-time and on-spec delivery
• Ensure strong integration between optical transport, Optical (PON) Access, and SDN-based control and management
• Drive adoption of model-driven management using NETCONF/YANG and automation frameworks
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer teams to support product positioning, technical enablement, and customer engagements
• Perform competitive analysis and continuously assess market, technology, and standards trends
• Support product launch activities, documentation, training, and customer feedback loops