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 a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Business Operations, Program Management, Strategy, or similar fields.
  • Experience in coordinating cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives across various teams.
  • Proven track record managing executive governance forums and strategic programs from start to finish.
  • Experience with customer engagements and organizing industry events.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills in a matrix organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze market developments and customer trends to provide actionable insights.
  • Drive the execution of strategic initiatives with a focus on timely milestone completion.
  • Measure and report on key business KPIs, highlighting performance and trends.
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of industry events and leadership forums.
  • Manage action tracking and ensure accountability among stakeholders across business initiatives.
  • Develop business communications and executive presentations to drive strategic priorities.
  • Align priorities across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure commitments are met.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful strategic initiatives that shape the business landscape.
  • Exposure to high-level executive governance and leadership forums.
  • Access to a collaborative and dynamic work environment with cross-regional teamwork.
  • Development of strong analytical and presentation skills in a fast-paced setting.
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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