Senior Advisor, Network Standards

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve global network standards strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders to align with business objectives
• Lead and coordinate a global, virtual community of international standards contributors
• Manage SDO memberships, including joining, renewing, and exiting memberships as required
• Drive coordinated strategy and individual contributions across key SDOs such as ITU-T SG15, OIF, and IETF
• Identify gaps in standards engagement and recommend targeted enhancements for strategic coverage
• Provide strategic insight on emerging standards trends and their implications for technology investments and product roadmaps

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading and contributing to international standards development in data communications and optical networking
• Demonstrated contributions within ITU-T SG15, OIF, IETF, IEEE 802.1, or IEEE 802.3
• Proven experience leading or managing standards teams, including within virtual team models
• Strong ability to align standards activity with business and technology strategy
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware and/or software product development for networking equipment spanning Layer 0 through Layer 3
• Leadership roles within SDOs, such as chair or specification editor
• Working knowledge of intellectual property policies and patent considerations within standards-setting environments
• Ability to navigate complex, multi-SDO technical landscapes and build consensus with industry and government participants

About the Company

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. We prioritize a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging, driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social and societal impact.