Director, Advanced Network Planning
Core
Lead the Advanced Network Planning group to guide tactical and strategic network planning initiatives for Ciena's largest customers and shape the Navigator Network Control Suite roadmap.
Role type
Director, Advanced Network Planning
Builds
Scalable network planning capabilities, optimization algorithms, and planning tools for the Navigator Network Control Suite.
Domain
Telecommunications, Optical and IP transport, Network Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Optical and IP transport technologies, Network architecture and optimization, AI-enabled methods for network planning, Technical leadership, Product lifecycle management, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
AI and machine-learning technology deployment, Python for prototyping and data analysis, Network consultancy services
Technologies
Python, AI tools, Navigator Network Control Suite
Responsibilities
Lead executive and technical engagements with sales and customers to guide network architecture design; Anticipate future needs by synthesizing market insights into research themes and tool concepts; Set the technical research agenda for network planning and optimization; Define and communicate a technical vision to align business leaders and stakeholders; Provide technical direction to engineering and product teams to bring concepts to market; Build and mentor a high-performing team of network planning experts.
