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Nokia · 15 hours ago

Head of NAM Standardization Leadership

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. The Head of NAM Standardization Leadership will lead and influence standardization discussions in North America, ensuring alignment with Nokia’s global standards strategy while managing a team of experts in this domain.

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Responsibilities

Lead and influence standardization discussions with customers, ecosystems, and external partners in NAM, ensuring alignment with Nokia’s global standards strategy
Drive policy engagement related to standards, including with TIA and ANSI
Own the standards leadership agenda in NAM, including leading work items, chairing groups, and influencing elections
As a people leader, manage and develop a team of principal and senior standardization experts engaged across NAM standardization topics
Proactively evolve and prioritize the NAM standardization leadership roadmap in line with Nokia’s business and technology priorities
Build and maintain relationships with SDO officials, customer technical leaders, and ecosystem partners in NAM
Support the Spectrum Leadership team on NAM spectrum-related engagement and strategy
Oversee and coordinate interfaces with customers, regional SDOs, regional organizations, Nokia customer teams, and internal governance bodies

Qualification

Master's degreeStandardization experienceNokia Mobile InfrastructureCustomer orientationPeople leadershipNokia Network InfrastructureCustomer-facing experienceInspirational leadershipEngaging leadership

Required

Master's degree (MS/M.Sc.) in Computer Science, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent
10+ years of experience in standardization and external engagements, ideally across multiple technology domains
Strong understanding of Nokia Mobile Infrastructure technology areas—particularly 5G and the evolution toward 6G
Strong customer orientation, with demonstrated ability to engage senior technical and policy stakeholders
Ability to be inspirational, influential, and engaging as a leader

Preferred

Good understanding of Nokia Network Infrastructure (NI) key technologies, especially AI Data Centre infrastructure
People leadership experience
Experience in customer-facing roles

Company

Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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