EICS Project Manager

Nokia Corp.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Life insurance to all employees

Well-being programs

Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects from initiation through closure, ensuring targets, schedules and budgets align with business objectives. You will develop plans, manage scope, risks and dependencies, coordinate engineering, operations and vendors, and track KPIs and financials while upholding Nokia governance and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Must have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years PM experience.
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience with project planning and execution, risk and issue management, ambiguity handling.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, and dependencies using Nokia PM standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and financials.
• Ensure compliance with Nokia governance, quality, security, and risk requirements.
• Manage third-party vendors and partners.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Management (PM) comprises project management for execution of cross-functional / geographical projects and programs from initiation to completion. Covers determination of project / program goals and support of business objectives and strategies. Ensures projects / programs achieve their targets, keep their schedule, and maintain estimated cost, time, and quality within planned scope. Covers management of risks that affect the delivery of project outcomes.

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closure
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Manage scope, risks, issues, and dependencies using Nokia PM standards
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and financials
• Ensure compliance with Nokia governance, quality, security, and risk requirements
• Manage third-party vendors and partners
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned
  

Your skills and experience

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of project management experience
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Expereince with Project planning and execution, Risk and issue management, Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies

Nice-To-Have:

• PMP or Agile certification
• Experience in IT, cloud, infrastructure, or network programs

More information

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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.

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

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