Consultant, Carrier Managed Service (CMS) Business Development

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop and launch innovative services with service provider collaborators, driving growth and operational success.

• Achieve target partner orders and year-over-year growth by leveraging strategic insights and consultancy approaches.

• Lead thought leadership initiatives to identify market opportunities, quantify potential, and assess competitive landscapes.

• Deliver strategic consulting, including business case development, to create and evolve Ciena-powered Carrier Managed Services.

• Conduct feasibility studies and develop ROI-driven business cases to justify investments.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior sales and marketing executives, fostering collaboration and mutual success.

• Prioritize resources and investments to align with short-term and long-term sales strategies.

The Must Haves:

• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications, including sales, channel sales, business development, product management, or consulting.

• Expertise in the telecommunications ecosystem, encompassing global carriers, Tier 1/Tier 2 operators, MSOs, and cloud providers.

• Knowledge of product development lifecycles for service providers, from conceptualization to market launch.

• Experience in channel programs, policies, and management.

• Proven ability in consultative sales, strategic planning, and relationship management.

• Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in financial modeling for business case development.

• Strong collaboration skills to align internal and external teams toward shared objectives.

Nice to Haves:

• MBA or equivalent leadership experience.

• Certifications in optical transport (L1), Carrier Ethernet (L2), IP (L3), Software Defined Networking, or Network Function Virtualization.

• Project management certifications.

• Familiarity with managed services strategies and organizational transformations.

• Experience in sales enablement and training strategies.

• Emotional intelligence and active listening skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Proactive and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to customer-centricity

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