R&D HW Optical Components Program Manager

Nokia is hiring an R&D HW Optical Components Program Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

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In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Nokia is searching for a talented and experienced Program Manager to work within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) and assist in the development and introduction of products based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for Coherent and datacenter communications applications. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California. NION2026

Product Life-cycle management – Drive preparation, review, and follow up for product milestone reviews aligned with requirements
Program deliverables – Define demand and fulfillment plan for program prototypes and related deliverables
Schedule – Maintain and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives. Escalate key issues effectively
Budget – Define and maintain a program budget then support purchasing activities
Metrics – Drive metrics & continuous improvements across R&D organization.
Work with Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture & Operations to ensure deliverables are driven, communicated and consensus built with cross functional teams.

Ideally has 4+ years’ experience in technical program management with solid understanding photonic device and packaging design workflows.
BS or MS with 8+ years of Hardware/Software development experience with demonstrable success in designing and shipping telecom products; especially with Optical Networking background.
Passion for lightweight, effective processes and methodologies to improve productivity & efficiency of organization; must be able to quickly learn and apply company’s business process to make an immediate impact.
An independent worker and self-starter who acts on issues with little guidance and understands implied tasks is a must.
Excellent communication and cross-boundary collaboration skills. Must be articulate enough to convey technical ideas to non-technical people.
Has the ability to multi-task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously.

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R&D HW Optical Components Program Manager at Nokia rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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