Technical Project Manager 3
Nokia · Posted Nov 6
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia is seeking an experienced ASIC Program Manager to lead complex ASIC/SoC development programs from concept through silicon production and product release. The role sits within semiconductor development and requires combining technical expertise with program management, stakeholder management, and leadership to drive cross-functional execution. The hire will own program planning, tapeout readiness, risk mitigation, and executive reporting across architecture, design, verification, physical design, DFT, foundry, and operations teams.
What you will do
- Lead end-to-end ASIC/SoC development programs, driving execution from architecture definition through silicon validation, qualification, and production release.
- Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across all engineering and operations functions.
- Coordinate closely with architecture, digital design, analog design, verification, physical design, DFT, CAD, product engineering, packaging, foundry, and operations teams to ensure seamless program execution.
- Drive program reviews, monitor progress against milestones, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful tapeouts and product delivery.
- Establish clear ownership, accountability, governance, and escalation processes while facilitating effective cross-functional decision making.
- Ensure tapeout readiness by driving design reviews, checklist completion, issue resolution, and milestone sign-offs ahead of critical development gates.
- Provide regular program updates, status reporting, and executive communications on schedule, resource, quality, and business risks.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience, including 5+ years managing ASIC/SoC development programs from concept through tapeout and production.
- Strong understanding of ASIC/SoC development lifecycle, design verification, physical implementation, silicon validation, qualification, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional engineering programs involving internal teams, foundries, IP vendors, and external partners.
- Expertise in program planning, risk management, dependency tracking, stakeholder management, executive communication, and data-driven decision making.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration and/or PMP certification.
- Experience with advanced technology nodes (3nm, 2nm, and beyond) and managing relationships with foundries and IP suppliers.
- Exposure to AI, networking, wireless, telecom, data center, or high-performance computing ASIC products.
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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