Nokia

Sr. Director of Prod Mgmt, Rack Scale Design

Nokia • $166K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in data center networking, AI infrastructure, or high-performance computing.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Ethernet switching, AI fabrics, optics, and data center operations.
  • Ability to translate liquid-cooled rack requirements into practical product specifications.
  • Proven experience in business ownership, including P&L management and business planning.
  • Excellent customer and partner engagement skills for high-level discussions.
  • Strong leadership skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing ecosystem partnerships in the AI and data center space.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and define the rack-level integration roadmap for AI & Cloud.
  • Create business plans, product requirements, and competitive positioning materials.
  • Translate customer and partner needs into detailed product specifications.
  • Develop and manage relationships with ecosystem partners such as rack vendors.
  • Engage with account teams and customers on RFIs, RFPs, and design reviews.
  • Own a portfolio management process, tracking revenue and product readiness.
  • Stay updated on liquid-cooled rack technologies and implications for development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for cohesive approaches.
  • Participate in QBRs, providing insights to drive strategy.

Benefits

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, at 2x base pay
  • Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • 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

As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in defining Nokia's presence in the evolving AI infrastructure market. Your focus will be on rack-level integration, working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to create validated, high-density racks that combine various technologies. This role is key to ensuring Nokia's early involvement in rack-level decisions and offering technically sound, commercially viable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and define Nokia's rack-level integration roadmap for AI & Cloud, focusing on scale-up and scale-out architectures.
  • Create business plans, product requirements, and competitive positioning materials for executive-level reviews.
  • Translate customer and partner needs into product specifications, covering hardware, software, optics, and more.
  • Develop and manage relationships with ecosystem partners, including rack vendors, server providers, and integrators.
  • Engage with account teams and customers on RFIs, RFPs, and design reviews, representing Nokia's interests.
  • Own a portfolio management process, tracking revenue, product readiness, margins, and customer engagement.
  • Stay updated on liquid-cooled rack technologies and their implications for product development and validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and services, to ensure a cohesive approach.
  • Participate in QBRs, providing business insights and recommendations to drive Nokia's AI & Cloud strategy.


Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in data center networking, AI infrastructure, or high-performance computing is essential.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Ethernet switching, AI fabrics, optics, and data center operations is a must.
  • Ability to understand and translate liquid-cooled rack requirements into practical product specifications.
  • Proven experience in business ownership, including P&L management, business planning, and investment recommendations.
  • Excellent customer and partner engagement skills, with the ability to represent Nokia in high-level discussions.
  • Strong leadership skills to collaborate effectively with diverse internal stakeholders.
  • Experience in creating and managing ecosystem partnerships, especially in the AI and data center space.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to model margins, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
  • A proactive and innovative approach to product development and market positioning.


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

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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.
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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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