RandD Transformation Lead

Infinera; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health insurance family

Parental leave

24/7 support

Career growth mobility

Continuous learning

Innovation opportunities

Recognition programs

Device programs

Job summary

The Infinera team in India is seeking a Vendor, Org & AI Transformation Specialist to shape how the R&D organisation collaborates externally and builds internal capability, including the adoption of AI-driven ways of working. The role ensures subcontractor quality and that the organisation is structured for the road ahead, embedding AI tools into engineering workflows in a disciplined, measurable way.

You will drive governance over external vendors, partner with cross-functional teams, and

Job description

Job Description

This role owns the two biggest levers for how the R&D organisation evolves: who it works with externally and how it builds capability internally — including the adoption of AI-driven ways of working. The Vendor, Org & AI Transformation Specialist ensures subcontractor quality does not become a delivery liability, that the organisation is structured and skilled for what is ahead, and that AI tools are embedded into engineering workflows in a disciplined, measurable way.

Some of our benefits in India

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well‑being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility