Nokia

Optical Networks Market Insights Manager

Nokia$100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Marketing, or related; MBA is a plus.
  • 5-8 years in Business Operations, Program Management, Strategy, or similar.
  • Experience in coordinating cross-functional initiatives across various teams.
  • Ability to manage governance forums and strategic business programs from planning to execution.
  • Experience in customer engagements and leadership events.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills in a matrix structure.
  • Proficiency in developing KPIs and executive-level insights.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor market trends and customer insights for actionable recommendations.
  • Drive the execution of strategic initiatives and milestones timely.
  • Report on key business KPIs to highlight performance and risks.
  • Coordinate and ensure effective execution of industry events and business reviews.
  • Manage tracking of action items and maintain stakeholder engagement for accountability.
  • Create business communications and presentations to support strategic priorities.
  • Align cross-functional teams to ensure commitment delivery and outcome communication.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives with business leadership.
  • Exposure to high-level governance and executive decision-making processes.
  • Engagement with cross-regional and cross-functional teams.
  • Development of advanced business analysis and KPI reporting skills.
  • Participation in high-profile industry events and leadership forums.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Supports business leadership through the coordination and execution of strategic initiatives, customer engagements, industry events, leadership forums, and business reviews. Drives governance, action tracking, stakeholder alignment, and KPI reporting to ensure business priorities are executed effectively, commitments are delivered on time, and opportunities are progressed to successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor market developments, customer trends, competitive activities, and growth opportunities across Enterprise segments, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Drive governance and execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring timely completion of milestones, actions, and business priorities.
  • Measure, monitor, and report key business KPIs, providing visibility into performance, risks, trends, and execution progress.
  • Coordinate industry events, leadership forums, customer engagements, business reviews, and NPI activities, ensuring effective planning, execution, and follow-up.
  • Manage action tracking and stakeholder follow-ups across strategic programs, leadership reviews, and business initiatives to drive accountability and results.
  • Develop compelling business communications, executive presentations, and internal campaigns to promote strategic priorities, market insights, and best practices across the organization.
  • Coordinate cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders to align priorities, communicate outcomes, and ensure successful delivery of commitments.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Marketing, or a related field; MBA considered an asset.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Business Operations, Program Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, or a related business function.
  • Proven experience coordinating cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives, driving alignment across sales, marketing, delivery, finance, and leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage executive reviews, governance forums, action tracking, and strategic business programs from planning through execution.
  • Experience supporting customer engagements, industry events, leadership summits, business reviews, or go-to-market initiatives.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive timely execution in a matrix organization.
  • Experience developing and reporting business KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and executive-level insights.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive presentations, business reviews, and leadership communications.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI; experience with CRM and reporting tools is an advantage.
  • Strong organizational skills with a high degree of ownership, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Experience working in a global technology, telecommunications, networking, or B2B enterprise environment is preferred.

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Learn more about Nokia
Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
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