Product Manager - Network Elements & Growth Strategy

NOKIA; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Product Manager to shape our network element portfolio. You will lead product line management, drive profitable growth, and maintain clear roadmaps. You will collaborate with customers and the RBC to translate needs into winning solutions.

Your role involves RFQ participation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure successful go-to-market execution.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of product management experience leading and driving successful product strategies.
• Strong understanding of network element technologies, market trends, and customer needs in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product teams and manage all aspects of product line management for network elements, including internal development and OEM partnerships.
• Oversee and drive the strategy for our network element portfolio, focusing on profitable growth and market expansion.
• Maintain and communicate strategic roadmaps for short-term and long-term goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Engage with customers, understand their feature requests, and collaborate with the RBC to develop winning solutions.
• Participate in RFQs, ensuring accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries and proposals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the PLM team, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Stay updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for our products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure seamless product development and go-to-market strategies.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to senior management, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill enhancement.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Nokia is seeking a Product Manager to shape our network element portfolio. You will lead product line management, drive profitable growth, and maintain clear roadmaps. You will collaborate with customers and the RBC to translate needs into winning solutions.

Your role involves RFQ participation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure successful go-to-market execution.