Technical Program Manager (Optical Networks)

Nokia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex product development programs across multiple sites and product lines. You will coordinate with Systems Engineering, PLM, Architecture and Support teams to drive upstream and downstream deliverables, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in hardware/software development and 4+ years in technical program management, with strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering (EC/CS/EE) required.
• 5-10 years of hands-on hardware/software development experience in telecom with optical networking background.
• 4+ years of technical program management experience with agile HW/SW.
• Strong engineering background delivering high-performance software.
• Excellent communication and cross-boundary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan and execute NPI product development programs across Nokia sites to deliver Optical Transport solutions for ICPs & CSPs.
• Coordinate with PLM, Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture, MFG & Technical Support to ensure up-stream and down-stream deliverables are driven and consensus built.
• Manage and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives; escalate & resolve issues.
• Drive change control board (CCBs), metrics & continuous improvements across R&D.
• Establish budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements with high quality standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address critical issues and propose trade-offs.

Skills

Hardware/Software development

Technical program management

Software engineering

Lightweight processes

Self-motivation

Communication

Multi-tasking

DevOps tools

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering (EC/CS/EE)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate. Utilizing our differentiated technology, we have created Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by its users' imaginations. If this is something that interests you and you want to be part of what the network will be, come take a look at a team where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow!

Job Description

Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate. Utilizing our differentiated technology, we have created Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by its users' imaginations. If this is something that interests you and you want to be part of what the network will be, come take a look at a team where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow!

Nokia is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead product development programs in a fast-paced complex multi-site, multi-product, multi-release environment. Tangible results would be measured through improved cross-functional synergy to deliver innovative products by working with Systems Engineering (ASIC, Hardware, Software, Test/QA), PLM, Architecture & Technical Support Teams.

NILightpath

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Program Management: Define, plan and execute NPI product development programs across Nokia sites to deliver Optical Transport solutions for ICPs & CSPs
• Work with PLM, Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture, MFG & Technical Support to ensure up-stream (marketing/architecture requirements) and down-stream (customers & manufacturing) deliverables are driven, communicated and consensus built with cross functional teams
• Manage and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives. Escalate & resolve issues effectively
• Drive change control board (CCBs), Metrics & continuous improvements across R&D organization
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements while meeting high quality standards with minimal surprises
• When challenges arise, show leadership in pulling cross-functional teams together to address critical issues and propose trade offs

Must-Have- Skills

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in engineering (EC/CS/EE)
• 5-10 years of hands-on hardware/software development experience with demonstrable success in designing and shipping telecom products; especially with optical networking background
• 4+ years of technical program management experience with solid understanding of building Systems HW/SW using agile development
• Strong engineering background with a passion for delivering high-performance, scalable software
• Passion for lightweight, effective processes and methodologies to improve productivity & efficiency of engineering teams; must be able to quickly learn and apply process/skills to make an immediate impact
• An independent worker and self-starter who acts on issues with little guidance and understands implied tasks is a must
• Excellent communication and cross-boundary collaboration skills. Must be articulate enough to convey technical ideas to non-technical people
• Has the ability to multi-task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously
• Well versed in DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, AI & Data Analysis Tools

Nice-to Have Skills

• Has the ability to multi-task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously
• Well versed in DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, AI & Data Analysis Tools

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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About The Team

• 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