Specialist, Services Proposal Manager job opportunity at Ciena Corporation.

Home Jobs In United States Of America Tag: Services Proposal Manager Specialist, Services Proposal Manager position at Ciena Corporation


DateMore Than 30 Days Ago bot
Ciena Corporation Specialist, Services Proposal Manager
Experience: 6-years
Pattern: Remote
Country:
apply Apply Now
Salary:
Status:

Services Proposal Manager

Copy Link Report
degreeOND
loacation Remote-US, United States Of America
loacation Remote-US....United States Of America

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: Lead development of high‑quality, customer‑centric services proposals for RFx responses, strategic bids, and large‑scale opportunities. Interpret customer requirements and translate them into clear service deliverables, roles, responsibilities, and timelines. Coordinate cross‑functional inputs across SPLM, SQC, COT, Sales, Legal, and Commercial teams to deliver cohesive, compliant responses. Develop value‑driven proposal narratives that highlight service differentiation, feasibility, and measurable outcomes. Identify and manage risks, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all service content. Support multi‑region service bids by transforming technical inputs into compelling, customer‑aligned messaging. Maintain accurate data and metadata across proposal platforms and continuously optimize service proposal workflows using automation and AI‑driven tools. The Must Haves: 3–6+ years of experience in proposal management, presales, service solutioning, or telecom/networking roles. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). Strong writing, analytical, communication, and service delivery capabilities. Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing deliverables under tight timelines. Knowledge of telecom or networking services portfolios, including optical networking, IP networking, and software services. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, generative AI tools, proposal automation platforms, and data‑driven methods. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and enhance collaboration across teams. Nice to Haves: Familiarity with Ciena’s Services Portfolio and service delivery models. Experience supporting global or multi‑region service proposals. Advanced skills in content management, metadata governance, or proposal analytics. Knowledge of service pricing methodologies or commercial modeling. Background in customer operations or service product management. Exposure to large‑scale RFx programs or complex bid environments. Certification in proposal management or project management (APMP, PMP, etc.). #LI-BS1 Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $ 78,500 – $ 125,500 . Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Not ready to apply? Join our   Talent Community   to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Other Ai Matches

Specialist, IT Internal Audit Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling IT Internal Audit related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Consultant, CMS Business Development Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling CMS Business Development related tasks
Senior Program Director of Enterprise Transformation Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Senior Digital Verification Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Routing and Switching Test Engineer (Python Automation) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Sales Leader, North America’s Tier 1 Communication Service Providers Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling North America’s Tier 1 Communication Service Providers related tasks
Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis (APJI) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Financial Planning and Analysis (APJI) related tasks
Ingénieur / Spécialiste mécanique Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
RLS Photonics Software Engineer - New Grad 2026 Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Mechanical Design Co-op (Summer 2026) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Senior Digital Verification Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Content Strategist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Senior Associate, Global Technical Support for Converged Packet Optical Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Global Technical Support for Converged Packet Optical related tasks
CISO & Executive Reporting and Metrics Analyst Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Engineer /Module Lead- Routing & Switching protocol controlplane developer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Vulnerability Management Analyst Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Oracle PLM Cloud Analyst Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Software Engineering Internship or Placement Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Associate Network Engineer - New Grad Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Coop Student - NPI Test Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Partner Accelerator- EMEA Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Technical Illustrator / Visio Stencil Specialist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
WaveLogic Software Intern (Summer 2026) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks