Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical/Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in optical networking, ideally with hyperscaler, cloud, or AI infrastructure customers.
Strong communication and customer-facing skills with a proven record of influencing stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
Willingness to travel within North America and internationally as needed.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, finance, marketing).
Proficiency with product management tools and techniques (roadmapping, backlog prioritization, KPI tracking).
Deep understanding of optical networking technologies and standards (coherent optics, DWDM, DCI).
Proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for AI-driven technology.
Responsibilities
Define and manage the optical product roadmap for hyperscaler, cloud, and AI data-center evolution.
Engage with customer network teams to capture requirements and feature requests.
Prioritize feature requests for maximum market impact across North American and global accounts.
Develop innovative optical solutions that meet capacity, performance, and deployment speed targets.
Collaborate with sales teams on pricing strategies and secure customer pricing approvals.
Support regional sales teams in achieving bookings and profitability targets.
Monitor industry trends and provide actionable insights on emerging AI-driven network requirements.
Translate customer needs into solution proposals and document product strategies.
Benefits
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
Optional life and AD&D insurance for family members
Paid time off for holidays and vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Regional Product Manager, Optical Networks will own the strategy and execution of Nokia's optical networking portfolio for hyperscaler, cloud and AI customers across North America. You will shape the product roadmap, translate market and customer needs into feature sets, and partner with sales, engineering and account teams to deliver high-capacity, power-efficient, rapid-deployment solutions that enable next-generation data-center and AI infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Define and manage the optical product roadmap to align with hyperscaler, cloud and AI data-center and DCI evolution.
Engage with customer network and infrastructure teams to capture requirements and feature requests.
Prioritize feature requests across North American and global accounts for maximum market impact.
Develop innovative optical solutions that meet capacity, performance, power-efficiency and deployment speed targets.
Collaborate with sales and commercial teams on pricing strategies and secure customer pricing approvals for large-scale opportunities.
Support regional sales teams in achieving bookings and profitability targets with hyperscaler, cloud and AI customers.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging AI-driven network requirements; provide actionable insights.
Work closely with account teams to translate customer needs into solution proposals and proposals.
Document and present product strategies, roadmaps and business cases to internal stakeholders and customer executives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical/Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in optical networking, preferably with hyperscaler, cloud or AI infrastructure customers.
Strong communication and customer-facing skills with a proven record of influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in fast-moving, high-volume environments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
Willingness to travel within North America and internationally as needed.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, finance, marketing).
Proficiency with product management tools and techniques (roadmapping, backlog prioritization, KPI tracking).
Deep understanding of optical networking technologies and standards (coherent optics, DWDM, DCI).
Proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for AI-driven technology and customer success.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in Canada:
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.
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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.
