Nokia · 5 hours ago
NI Americas New Grad Program Lead
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelNokia is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the NI Americas New Grad Program. This role will oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and business integration to ensure that program graduates are well-prepared to contribute to organizational success.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and maintain a 12-month New Grad program roadmap aligned with business priorities, including onboarding plans, learning paths, workshops, and mentoring to ensure program participants’ successful integration into their assigned teams and organization
Launch and continuously improve the NI Americas New Grad Program, overseeing program structure and timelines, delivering a consistent and high-impact experience
Partner with Talent Acquisition team to recruit top candidates, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection
Oversee onboarding and integration of new grads, ensuring readiness to contribute to business within the respective placement teams
Mentor and coach program participants, providing regular feedback and performance guidance
Facilitate mentor/mentee relationships and foster a psychologically safe environment that encourages learning, risk-taking, and growth
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Sales, Engineering, Delivery & Operations, etc.) to align program outcomes with organizational goals, build meaningful assignments, and support career pathways. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring talent placements support business growth
Define success metrics and regularly assess program effectiveness, providing data-driven insights to leadership and scaling best practices across regions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in Program Management, leading complex, concurrent cross-functional programs
Strong understanding of the sales process and customer engagement lifecycle
Ability to connect program participants development to broader business strategy and long-term organizational goals
Excellent executive communication and influence skills
Demonstrated experience in training, learning and development, adult learning, or similar role
A genuine passion for empowering, mentoring, and developing people across all levels of the organization
Hands-on experience in coaching and mentoring both managers and early career talent
Design and maintain a 12-month New Grad program roadmap aligned with business priorities, including onboarding plans, learning paths, workshops, and mentoring to ensure program participants' successful integration into their assigned teams and organization
Launch and continuously improve the NI Americas New Grad Program, overseeing program structure and timelines, delivering a consistent and high-impact experience
Partner with Talent Acquisition team to recruit top candidates, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection
Oversee onboarding and integration of new grads, ensuring readiness to contribute to business within the respective placement teams
Mentor and coach program participants, providing regular feedback and performance guidance
Facilitate mentor/mentee relationships and foster a psychologically safe environment that encourages learning, risk-taking, and growth
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Sales, Engineering, Delivery & Operations, etc.) to align program outcomes with organizational goals, build meaningful assignments, and support career pathways. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring talent placements support business growth
Define success metrics and regularly assess program effectiveness, providing data-driven insights to leadership and scaling best practices across regions
Preferred
Knowledge of Nokia Network Infrastructure business, product portfolio, and go-to-market structure
Experience managing early-career programs in a technical or sales-driven organization
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
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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