Head of Hardware Product DC Switching

Family Description

Product, Portfolio & Solution Management (PP) covers the provision of input to the complete set of all products/services related to design, production, maintenance, and termination information processes. Ensures the optimal allocation of resources between different products/services and areas of potential improvement to balance the products/services mix and maintain alignment between Nokia's products/services and the overall business strategy. Ensures a successful launch of the products/services in the market applying go-to-market strategy. Translates key market, business and customer needs into products/services and solutions.

Subfamily Description

Product Management (PRM) ensures the management of specific products/services as they progress along their lifecycle with both operational and strategic responsibility. Comprises positioning of the product/service in the respective markets, defined business models, segmentation, and pricing. Contains implementation of strategies set by portfolio management and ensures that products/services are developed or updated accordingly to the portfolio and in close linkage of R&D, technology, and markets (operators, end-users).

Your Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and define the long-term hardware product roadmap in alignment with regional, engineering, and executive teams.
• Engage directly with customers to gather insights and translate needs into actionable product requirements.
• Collaborate across functionsincluding Product Management, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Procurementto deliver high-impact product initiatives.
• Drive the development of Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), feature definitions, and customer-facing collateral.
• Monitor industry and technology trends to inform strategy and maintain competitive differentiation.
• Provide strategic input to Engineering to ensure product features align with customer needs and business goals.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, customer-facing presentations that articulate product value.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Communications to support go-to-market activities and create compelling sales collateral.
• Lead and mentor a team of hardware product managers, ensuring alignment with business unit objectives.

Your Skills and Experience

Required Skills & Experience:

• Deep expertise in Routing and Switching technologies.
• Proven track record in product management, including roadmap development and competitive positioning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling value propositions.
• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of product management experience in Carrier Service Provider, Data Center, and/or Mission-Critical networking environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• MBA is a strong plus.
• Experience managing and building high-performing teams.
• Strong background in creating PRDs, user stories, and sales/marketing assets.

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute on long-term goals.
• Strong leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Skilled communicator, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Passionate about technology and innovation, with a deep understanding of customer needs.

More Information

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.

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Job Info

• Job Category Product, Portfolio & Solution Management
• Degree Level Bachelor's degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 33385
• Role Type People Manager
• Salary Range $199,284 - $284,692 USD
• Experience level Experienced
• Locations 520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, 94085-3533, US
• Regular or Temporary Regular