Regional Product Manager Optical Networks

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Regional Product Manager to lead product strategy for optical networking solutions in North America. You will work with account teams to align Nokia's roadmap with customer needs and market trends, driving growth.

Ideal candidates have extensive Optical Networking experience, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven ability to translate customer requirements into actionable product plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 10+ years in Optical Networking; 5+ years in product management.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel across North America and beyond.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage products for North American customers, ensuring Nokia's roadmap aligns with their network evolution.
• Gather and prioritize feature requests from sales and customers.
• Prioritize feature requests across North America and other regions for impact.
• Collaborate with sales and commercial teams on pricing strategies and approvals.
• Support sales regions in achieving bookings targets and profitability.

Skills

Optical networking

Product management

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing

Cross-functional teams

Roadmapping

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Product management tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Regional Product Manager to join our team at Nokia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing products and services for key North American customers, focusing on optical networking solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping Nokia's roadmap to meet customer expectations and drive business growth.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Manage products for North American customers, ensuring Nokia's roadmap aligns with their network evolution.
• Discuss and understand customer needs, collecting feature requests from sales and customers to address roadmap gaps.
• Prioritize feature requests across North America and other regions for maximum impact.
• Provide innovative network solutions to meet and exceed customer business needs.
• Collaborate with sales and commercial teams on pricing strategies and customer pricing approvals.
• Support sales regions in achieving their bookings targets and ensure overall profitability.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, providing insights to the team.
• Work closely with account teams to understand customer requirements and provide solutions.
• Document and present product strategies and roadmaps to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Optical Networking, with at least 5 years in a product management role.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with a proven track record in building relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven approach.
• Willingness to travel within North America and internationally as required.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using product management tools and techniques.
• Understanding of optical networking technologies and industry standards.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a passion for technology and customer success.