Regional Product Manager Optical Networks

Nokia Corp.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop ordering

Hybrid work

Remote work options

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Regional Product Manager for Optical Networks in the United States, hybrid role. You will oversee product strategy for North American customers, align roadmaps with customer needs, and drive growth through innovative network solutions.

Essential experience includes 5+ years in Optical Networking and strong stakeholder collaboration. This role involves cross-functional teamwork with sales and engineering, pricing collaboration, and travel across North America and beyond to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Optical Networking.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel within North America and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage products for North American customers, aligning Nokia's roadmap with their network evolution.
• Gather and prioritize feature requests from sales and customers to address roadmap gaps.
• Prioritize requests across North America and other regions for impact.
• Provide innovative network solutions to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with sales and commercial teams on pricing strategies and approvals.
• Support sales regions in achieving bookings targets and profitability.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities for insights.
• Work with account teams to understand customer requirements and provide solutions.
• Document and present product strategies and roadmaps to stakeholders.

Skills

Optical Networking

Communication

Project Management

Cross-Functional

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Regional Product Manager Optical Networks

United States (Hybrid)

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.

Your responsibilities

• 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.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Optical Networking.
• 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.

At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.

Job Info

• Posting Date 08/19/2026
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 39066
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No
• Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes
• Salary Range $105,000 - $150,000 USD
  *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Locations 3201 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, Texas, 75019-4520, US Not in Nokia premises, US Virtual, US (Hybrid)
• Regular or Temporary Regular

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