Senior Director, Product Management

Nokia

. Define and execute a comprehensive business strategy, setting clear goals and tactics .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $203,000 - $378,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing business strategies within the optical communication industry, focusing on customer engagement, product excellence, and market competitiveness. Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver tailored solutions that drive profitability and growth.

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Business Strategy DevelopmentOptical Communication Industry ExperienceCustomer EngagementData-Driven Decision MakingStrong Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial Metrics ManagementProduct ManagementRFP SupportMarketing Strategy DevelopmentROI Evaluation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingSelf-OrganizationFlexibilityTeam CollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Optical NetworkingCustomer PartnershipsProduct Lifecycle ManagementMarket IntroductionInternational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute a comprehensive business strategy, setting clear goals and tactics
Deliver annual commitments on financial metrics and secure new customer partnerships
Collaborate with optical businesses on the future roadmap to ensure market competitiveness
Engage with R&D, supply chain, and sales teams to enhance product excellence
Understand lead customer needs and deliver tailored solutions for business success
Identify high-value applications, support RFPs, and maximize profitability
Enable and support the sales team with expertise during market introduction
Develop compelling marketing materials and pricing strategies for the product platform
Coordinate with PLM to deliver customer-focused solutions and ensure satisfaction
Evaluate ROI scenarios and make data-driven decisions for business growth
Architect a business strategy and define a multi-year plan for profitability and market leadership
Mentor a high-performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10 or more years of experience as a Product Manager, System Architect, or similar technology position in the optical communication industry
Experience in customer interaction
Experience in optical networking companies is desired
Ability to address problems and topics outside of direct experience, abstract and understand and communicate content, and solve problems
Ability to work independently and self-organized
Ability to work in a distributed team and in an international environment
Ability to work flexibly and deviate from initial plans, outcome focused
Ability to contribute to and shape business with fundamentally new technology/architecture
Strong presentation skills, including management and customer presentations, conference talks, and plenum discussions
Requires travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential variable/compensation for eligible roles
Laptop support with ordering
Hybrid work arrangement
Travel opportunities/required travel