Network Automation R&D Manager

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for a skilled R&D Manager to lead complex technical projects from inception to delivery. In this pivotal role, you'll manage timelines, resources, and risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. You'll drive the evolution of cloud-native architectures and foster continuous improvement in R&D practices. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an R&D Manager leading complex technical projects.
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage network automation projects and custom software development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and track project progress.

Skills

Networking and Network Management

Project Management

Cloud-native Micro-services

Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm)

Agile Practices

Leadership and Communication

Analytical and Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Manager to join our dynamic team. As a R&D Manager on our team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering complex technical epics from inception to completion, ensuring they are executed efficiently, within scope, and meet quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the successful delivery of epics, managing timelines, resources, and risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Understanding of Networking and Network Management.
• Proven experience as a R&D Manager or similar role, leading complex technical projects from conception to delivery.
• Understanding of development and testing of cloud-native micro-services.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Helm)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, Agile practices, and project management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, attentive to details with a results-driven mindset.
• SAFe Agile and Scrum implementations within an organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage a variety of network automation projects, including custom software development epics and other network management related engagements.You will lead, mentor and help your scrum team(s) to:

• Plan the execution, and delivery of multiple technical epics simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Develop detailed plans, timelines, and milestones, and track progress against deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, design, quality assurance, and other stakeholders, to define requirements, scope, and priorities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively, ensuring timely resolution to keep projects on track.
• Communicate status, issues, and updates effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Evolve the product’s architecture and applications to be cloud-native.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance R&D practices, tools, and methodologies.