Director of Carrier Managed Service Portfolio and Offer Development – EMEA

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Director of Carrier Managed Service Portfolio and Offer Development – EMEA

Ciena is seeking a Director of Carrier Managed Service Portfolio and Offer Development – EMEA to lead the evolution of managed services for telecommunications service providers, carriers, and network operators. This role drives portfolio strategy, partnership growth, and go-to-market execution while connecting business objectives with telecommunications technologies. The position contributes to the delivery of value for strategic partners in a dynamic global market.

How you will make an impact:

· Lead the development, evolution, and execution of the managed services portfolio strategy for telecommunications service providers, carriers, and network operators globally.

· Refresh the service catalogue and introduce managed service offerings aligned to partner and provider outcomes.

· Coordinate cross-functional engagement across Account Management, Product Line Management, Partner Programs, Regional Leaders, and CMS Business Development Consultants.

· Cultivate relationships with service providers and operators in alignment with business growth strategies.

· Drive thought leadership initiatives that influence stakeholders and support business growth.

· Direct sales enablement strategy development and resource prioritization across partner programs and regional teams.

· Communicate performance metrics to leadership to support sales acceleration within the Ciena Partner Network ecosystem.

The must haves:

· Experience: 10+ years of experience in telecom sales, business development, product management, or channel management.

· Experience with direct and indirect sales strategy, channel programs, and partner ecosystems.

· Application of business development, consultative sales, and partner management practices.

· Application of telecommunications technologies including optical transport, Carrier Ethernet, IP, and wave services.

· Demonstrated ability to grow service provider business relationships and maintain long-term partner engagement.

· Application of commercial and financial analysis to business growth strategies.

· Experience working within global cross-functional matrix environments.

· Application of telecommunications managed services, product lifecycle management, and market opportunity assessment.

Nice to haves:

· Application of commercial planning that connects service launches, pipeline development, and partner performance to program strategy.

· Knowledge of global business practices, cultural considerations, and market dynamics across multiple regions.

· Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and contributing within global teams.

· Application of product management disciplines including roadmap development, lifecycle governance, and continuous improvement.

· Experience managing multiple initiatives through structured project management practices.

· Experience presenting business information and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

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