Head of Portfolio Management - Network Assurance and Orchestration

Natural Factors; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to drive the Network Assurance and Orchestration portfolio. This role involves overseeing business performance, formulating product strategies, and collaborating with key internal functions to create value in autonomous networks. With a focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, you will lead a global team to enhance product offerings and drive strategic relationships. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusion and empowers its employees to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Mentoring programs

Diverse teams with an inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business product management.
• Deep expertise in Telecommunications Network Assurance and Operations.
• Solid OSS experience and leadership in product management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business performance and strategic direction of the Digital Operations Portfolio.
• Drive collaboration with Engineering, Services, and Architecture.
• Interface with Sales/Pre-Sales for roadmap development and business prioritization.

Skills

Business Product Management

Telecommunications Network Assurance

OSS Experience

Cloud Technologies

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Telecommunications

University degree in Computer Science

University degree in Economics

Job description

Job Description

Our vision is to make CNS Autonomous Networks a market leader, empowering our customers to monetize their network investments and deliver top customer experience by reaching fully autonomous network operations with service management solutions which operate across multivendor Access, Core, Transport, and Edge technology domains.

In this role, you will define and shape the business success of the Network Assurance and Orchestration portfolio, maximizing CSP opportunities in autonomous networks and operations. This role requires a visionary leader who deeply understands customer business requirements, stays ahead of market trends, and partners closely with Engineering to continuously create new value for our customers and their businesses. Great portfolio management skills are also essential to build a competitive portfolio, optimize investments, and manage products throughout their different lifecycles.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

1. Business owner for the Digital Operations Portfolio, overseeing its business performance, technology evolution, and strategic direction.
2. Formulate and drive the Network Assurance and Orchestration products strategy within the broader Core & Autonomous Networks portfolio.
3. Drive collaboration with key internal functions in the organization, namely Engineering, Services, and Architecture.
4. Drive operability, serviceability, and automation initiatives into the product units in alignment with Services & Care.
5. Collaborate with other Nokia business groups towards aligned portfolios and GTM opportunities.
6. Interface with Sales/Pre-Sales, leading new requirements qualification, roadmap development, and business prioritization.
7. Drive thought leadership with customers, media, analysts, and partners.
8. Represent the product in leading customer engagements, driving strategic relationships.
9. Collaborate with the Alliances team to develop active engagements with SIs, technology partners, and hyperscalers.
10. Spokesperson for the portfolio at industry events, analyst briefings, and internal forums.

Key Skills And Experience

• 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years in business product management leading a global team.
• Deep expertise in Telecommunications Network Assurance and Operations.
• Solid OSS experience.
• Proven leadership in product management, focusing on product definition, evolution, and growth.
• Energetic leader, with experience in people leadership; adaptable, authentic, and inclusive.
• Track record of driving product and portfolio success in competitive markets.
• Great understanding of cloud technologies and go-to-market strategies, with experience in cloud-native/SaaS products.
• Experience driving strategic and transformative product initiatives, communicating vision to stakeholders and team members, and aligning execution with vision.
• Ability to think broadly and ambitiously to drive customer value.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills.
• Proven success in working closely with communication service providers.
• University degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent.

Nice to have:

• Experience with M&A is a plus.
• General knowledge of AI and related technologies is a plus.
• Experience with disruptive business models is a plus.

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks, and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs, and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.