Staff Project/Program Manager
Nokia · Posted Oct 9
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
This is a key position within Nokia's R&D organization, focused on the design and development of optical line system products using Outside Design and Manufacturing (ODM) suppliers with support from Nokia's Engineering teams. The role spans the optical communication and telecom hardware domain, covering product specification, supplier-led development and validation, software integration, system validation, NPI and pilot through to general availability. The successful candidate is responsible for product launch outcomes measured by time-to-market, cost, and product quality metrics.
What you will do
- Within the product life cycle, your work starts with a product specification owned by you in collaboration with PLM, System Architecture, and Engineering.
- You will then manage the ODM supplier to develop and validate the product according to specifications.
- Once product validation is complete, you will drive the project through software integration, system validation, NPI and pilot to realize general availability product release.
- Key competencies to be successful in this role include engineering management, project management, and supplier management.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering. EE, Physics, or Optical Engineering preferred.
- At least 8 years of engineering / product development experience, preferably in telecommunication systems
- At least 5 years of experience in project and/or engineering management, including:
- Resource planning, budgeting, and scheduling
- Preparing and presenting project status reports to senior management
- Collaborating with a diverse global team across multiple departments and sites
- Experience managing hardware development projects is strongly preferred
- Experience in design/development of optical communication products is preferred
- Experience collaborating with and/or managing ODM suppliers is considered a plus
- PMP or other professional designation is a plus.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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