Programme Manager

View More Jobs Programme Manager United States, Canada About the Role Nokia's IP Networks business is undergoing a step-change in scale, driven by rapidly growing demand from hyperscaler customers. To meet this demand, Nokia has established a Hyperscaler Control Tower — a cross-functional governance mechanism designed to create end-to-end visibility, surface constraints, drive rapid resolution across supply chain and commercial operations, and create executive visibility to guide engagement. This Program Manager role is the operational backbone of that forum. You will own the full CT operating cycle — from supply chain constraint management to demand intelligence and account coordination — translating complex, multi-stakeholder dynamics into clear decisions for executive leadership. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the intersection of supply chain, procurement, delivery operations, and customer-facing teams. Your responsibilities Key Responsibilities Control Tower Operations Own the weekly CT preparation cycle: refresh supply/demand data, validate cross-functional inputs, update the issue tracker, and finalize dashboards ahead of weekly sessions Maintain core CT dashboards; for example: demand vs. realistic supply (by product/quarter), component shortage heatmap, NPI readiness tracker, and sales pipeline view Drive accountability on open actions — track owners, due dates, and escalation paths between sessions Coordinate customer-specific agenda items for each hyperscaler account, ensuring the right stakeholders are prepared and engaged Supply Chain Visibility & Constraint Management Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Advanced Planning, and Delivery Operations to maintain an accurate, rolling view of supply capacity and component availability Maintain the constraint heatmap across critical components; flag emerging bottlenecks before they become delivery risks Support coordination with EMS manufacturing partners on clear-to-build status and production capacity inputs Support risk-buy playbook execution: long-lead approvals, liability tracking, and escalation to leadership when thresholds are exceeded Demand & Account Coordination Source the demand-side inputs to

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maintain an accurate, product-level view of hyperscaler demand by quarter, drawing on CRM data, account team inputs, and customer signals Partner with PLM and account teams to validate and reconcile demand forecasts; flag material changes in demand outlook with sufficient lead time for supply chain response Serve as the structured interface between account teams and the CT — debriefing customer conversations, tracking cross-functional action items, and maintaining the account health view for each major hyperscaler Process & Governance Document and continuously improve CT operating procedures, meeting templates, and escalation protocols Serve as a key business-side partner for Nokia's supply chain visibility platform, driving adoption and translating operational needs into platform configuration Support the biweekly hyperscaler P&L/finance session with operational inputs Your skills and experience Required Qualifications 8-12 years of experience spanning supply chain, program management, and/or commercial operations, ideally in networking, telecom, or enterprise hardware Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes in a fast-moving environment Strong data fluency — comfortable working with supply/demand models, shortage heatmaps, pipeline dashboards, and CRM systems Clear, structured communicator — able to synthesize operational and commercial complexity into crisp, decision-ready executive updates Proven track record of driving accountability and action in matrixed organizations Preferred Qualifications Experience working with or selling to hyperscaler customers Familiarity with supply chain visibility platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, Palantir, or equivalent) Background in IP networking hardware or data center networking Experience supporting executive governance or operating cadence design (e.g., S&OP, S&OE, or similar) Apply Now Job Info Job Category Project Management Posting Date 05/15/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 36211 Will

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approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No Role Type Individual contributor US/Canada Salary Range $153,708-$219,583 USD • Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Experience level Experienced Locations 520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, 94085-3533, US 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map Similar Jobs Customer Supply Manager New Zealand (Hybrid) Posted on 04/24/2026 Trending Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. HW Project Manager Germany Posted on 05/05/2026 Trending Nokia's Hardware Development Organization is seeking a Hardware Project Manager to lead the execution and evolution of next‑generation hardware products, leveraging Nokia's in‑house Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies. HW Project Manager Italy Posted on 05/05/2026 Trending Nokia's Hardware Development Organization is seeking a Hardware Project Manager to lead the execution and evolution of next‑generation hardware products, leveraging Nokia's in‑house Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies. Account Manager - MTN/Bayobab South Africa Posted on 05/20/2026 As the Account Manager for South Africa at Nokia, you will drive strategic customer engagement and business growth across key accounts, with a primary focus on MTN Group and Bayobab. You will lead sales initiatives across Nokia's Network Infrastructure portfolio, supporting customers in expanding and modernizing their IP, optical, fixed, and data center network environments. This role combines strategic account leadership, consultative selling, and business development within one of Africa's most dynamic telecommunications markets. Join us to help shape the future of digital infrastructure and connectivity across the region. CNS GBC Alliance Manager United States (On-site) Posted on 05/20/2026 Hot Job Nokia Cloud and Network Services Global Business Center is seeking a strategic Alliances Manager to develop NOKIA's CNS Alliances business and to drive new business growth This role requires high degree of collaboration with various internal stakeholders. This is a front-line role with direct interfacing with our Alliances Partners Account Manager United States (On-site) Posted on 05/18/2026 Hot Job The Junior Account Manager will work closely with senior account managers and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction, drive engagement, and support account expansion. The successful candidate has early experience in high-tech or telecommunications environments and is interested in building expertise in private wireless and solution-based selling. See More Jobs At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.

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