Full Job Description
Nokia is searching for a talented and experienced Program Manager to work within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) and assist in the development and introduction of products based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for Coherent and datacenter communications applications. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California.
NION2026
Responsibilities
• Product Life-cycle management - Drive preparation, review, and follow up for product milestone reviews aligned with requirements
• Program deliverables - Define demand and fulfillment plan for program prototypes and related deliverables
• Schedule - Maintain and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives. Escalate key issues effectively
• Budget - Define and maintain a program budget then support purchasing activities
• Metrics - Drive metrics & continuous improvements across R&D organization.
• Work with Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture & Operations to ensure deliverables are driven, communicated and consensus built with cross functional teams.
Qualifications
• Ideally has 4+ years' experience in technical program management with solid understanding photonic device and packaging design workflows.
• BS or MS with 8+ years of Hardware/Software development experience with demonstrable success in designing and shipping telecom products; especially with Optical Networking background.
• Passion for lightweight, effective processes and methodologies to improve productivity & efficiency of organization; must be able to quickly learn and apply company's business process to make an immediate impact.
• An independent worker and self-starter who acts on issues with little guidance and understands implied tasks is a must.
• Excellent communication and cross-boundary collaboration skills. Must be articulate enough to convey technical ideas to non-technical people.
• Has the ability to multi-task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
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