Program Manager, Hardware R&D

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Work-life resources

Job summary

Nokia in Ottawa is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to organize and drive hardware development from prototype to NPI, with high visibility across the organization. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, procurement and external suppliers to ensure timely execution, manage schedules, risks and supplier relationships, and provide executive updates on program status.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in ASIC/IC hardware programs, strong communication skills and a proactive mindset to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program management experience in ASIC, IC, hardware, or technology.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks, drive execution, and resolve issues with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and drive complex hardware development from prototypes to NPI.
• Coordinate supplier engagement and prototype planning.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external teams.
• Manage integrated schedules across ASIC, hardware design, operations, and manufacturing.
• Lead supplier meetings and track commitments.
• Negotiate contracts with Procurement and manage component delivery.
• Prepare status reports and executive updates.
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure timely execution.
• Drive programs with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster proactive hardware development and problem-solving.

Skills

Program management

ASIC/IC experience

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent prioritization

Education

B.Sc or B.Eng in Engineering/Physics

Job description

Job Description

As a Program Manager, you will play a vital role in organizing and managing intricate hardware development processes. Your work will have a direct impact on product strategy and design, with high visibility within the organization. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, and external suppliers, to ensure seamless execution from prototypes to New Product Introduction (NPI).

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Organize and drive complex logistical challenges in hardware development, spanning from prototypes to NPI.
• Support the Hardware Program Lead and Designers in executing programs, including supplier engagement and prototype planning.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal and external teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Manage integrated program schedules across ASIC development, hardware design, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ASIC suppliers and external partners, leading supplier meetings and tracking commitments.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain Management to negotiate contracts, ensure component delivery, and develop distribution plans.
• Prepare regular program status reports, dashboards, and executive updates to keep stakeholders informed.
• Identify and resolve issues independently, ensuring timely and efficient program execution.
• Excel in a fast-paced environment, driving complex programs with minimal supervision.
• Foster a proactive and innovative approach to hardware development and problem-solving.

Key Skills And Experience

• B.Sc or B.Eng in Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of program management experience in ASIC, IC, hardware, or technology development is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills are a must.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks, drive execution, and resolve issues with minimal guidance.
• Experience in managing schedules, risks, budgets, dependencies, and supplier relationships is preferred.
• Direct experience with ASIC or IC development programs is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with system-level hardware development and manufacturing processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, qualification processes, and supply chain operations is a plus.
• Experience working with semiconductor suppliers, foundries, packaging, or test partners is beneficial.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude and a passion for driving complex projects to success.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role’s requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

About The Team

Some of our benefits in Canada :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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