Hiring: GCN Director Sales Engineering Company: Ciena Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:32:37 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, R About the job Experience: •12 to 15+ years in the telecommunications data communications /industry technical experience including networking SW & HW, Architecture, PLM and/or Solution Development Required Skills: •Lead and continue to build a Sales Engineering team that drives standard methodologies across the key SE team functions (Engineering, Support, Operations, and New Product Introduction). •Interface directly with Ciena engineering, services, and operations team to deliver world-class customer experience for our customers. Serve as a key member of the Global GCN Sales Engineering team helping to define and deliver the overall strategy for customer engagement. •Support a strong group of SE leaders in a dynamic and fast paced environment. •Prepare and give business strategy reviews to senior management regarding opportunity size, progress, technology gaps, and risks. •Provide solutions sales & business development oversight for the GCN vertical -specifically focused on Ciena’s Software, Routing & Edge strategies. •Ensure accurate & timely reporting, forecasting, order & revenue execution. •Develop strong & positive relationships with Ciena Operations, PLM, Software & Support teams. •Make independent decisions on routine sales management activities in accordance with company policy and procedures Qualifications: •Sales Engineering and prior ICP strongly preferred •Bachelor’s Degree (in Engineering, CS, EE), or equivalent experience, required •Master’s Degree, preferred Compensation: •$237,500 - $308,800 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!