Nokia · 4 days ago
NPI Product Owner
Not in Nokia premises, US Virtual, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expNokia is a leading telecommunications company, and they are seeking an NPI Product Owner responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of new products from concept to commercial deployment. The role involves acting as the primary technical interface for operators and ensuring that complex solutions are designed and delivered in alignment with business goals.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Own and manage the master schedule for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring timely and successful end-to-end delivery
Work closely with Customer teams, Product Management, R&D, and Services to ensure seamless coordination and execution across all stages of the product lifecycle
Serve as the primary technical interface for operators, leading technical presales activities, solution design, demonstrations, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and lab validation
Drive end-to-end technical project execution for major carriers, consistently meeting milestones, managing risks, and adhering to delivery schedules
Leverage deep network technology knowledge (RAN, Core, Access) to translate customer needs and feedback into clear, actionable R&D requirements
Align engineering activities with overarching business goals and product strategy
Provide regular updates to business line leaders and key stakeholders on project status, progress, and potential impediments
Maintain hands-on technical proficiency, including coding skills, to contribute to and guide technical solutions, potentially developing internal tools for automation or operational support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Seasoned professional with a strong background in technical customer success, product ownership, and technical project management, ideally within a telecommunications or related industry
Proven ability to drive the full product lifecycle from concept and code to customer migration and commercial deployment
Extensive knowledge of network technologies, including RAN, Core, and Access
Demonstrated hands-on technical skills, including coding, and experience in building internal tools for automation, inventory, invoicing, or OSS
Strong capabilities in technical project execution, including scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Exceptional ability to engage with customers, understand their needs, and act as a trusted technical advisor
Unique blend of engineering discipline, product strategy, and customer engagement to ensure complex solutions are effectively delivered
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, from R&D engineers to executive leadership
Proactive and analytical approach to identifying and resolving technical and project-related challenges
Benefits
Potential benefits
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey 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
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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