Technical Project Manager - Large-Scale Networking

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) based in Canada to lead optical network deployments and deliver real-time updates to customers. You will coordinate hardware, software, and product teams, manage risks, and ensure successful deployment and integration across data centers, with travel as required.

The role requires deep knowledge of Nokia IP equipment and network design, with a track record in large-scale networking and customer relationship management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience deploying optical networks (Long-haul, Regional, Metro).
• Proven ability to drive large-scale networking projects.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, TCP/IP, UDP.
• Experience with data center architectures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships, understanding their needs and challenges at both the company and individual levels.
• Foster collaboration between hardware engineers, software developers, and product teams to ensure seamless alignment.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, manage risks, and provide clear and timely project updates to all stakeholders.
• Align resources and manage material constraints for NPI activities, ensuring efficient project execution.
• Maintain and track customer engineering test schedules, ensuring lab qualifications and predicting lab exits accurately.
• Proactively track and resolve issues during customer lab qualifications, assigning actions and ensuring timely progress.
• Stay updated with the latest networking protocols, including BGP, TCP/IP, and UDP, and network design principles.
• Understand data center architectures and their implications for network deployment and operation.
• Work closely with the customer's operational, engineering, and management personnel to align project goals.
• Ensure a smooth and successful deployment and integration process, leveraging your self-motivation and goal-oriented mindset.

Skills

Optical networks

Large-scale networking

Networking protocols

Data center architecture

Communication skills

Risk management

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Nokia seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) based in Canada to lead optical network deployments and deliver real-time updates to customers. You will coordinate hardware, software, and product teams, manage risks, and ensure successful deployment and integration across data centers, with travel as required.

The role requires deep knowledge of Nokia IP equipment and network design, with a track record in large-scale networking and customer relationship management.