Strategic Product & Business Operations Leader

Nokia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Director, Product & Business Operations to partner with senior leaders and translate strategy into results. You will act as the operational integrator across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, HR, and Corporate Development to ensure priorities align and execution stays on track.

You will build operating mechanisms, performance management systems, and business processes that enable growth, accelerate decision making,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of business, operations, product, or leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute business strategy, operating plans, and growth objectives.
• Translate long-term goals into actionable priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Drive resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple organizations.
• Establish operating rhythm with weekly, monthly, quarterly reviews.
• Develop executive scorecards and KPIs.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Champion digital transformation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Provide data-driven analysis to senior leadership.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Change management

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Nokia in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Director, Product & Business Operations to partner with senior leaders and translate strategy into results. You will act as the operational integrator across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, HR, and Corporate Development to ensure priorities align and execution stays on track.

You will build operating mechanisms, performance management systems, and business processes that enable growth, accelerate decision making,