Team Manager

The MN Space & Defense R&D team focuses on creating customized solutions and developing LTE and 5G commercial RAN and Core products for our customers operating in NTN, defense and public safety domains. NTN project is Nokia co-operation with AST Space Mobile company that enables innovative, direct-to-mobile over-the-satellite communication in 3GPP LTE and 5G standard. Our growing defense portfolio offers end-to-end, customized tactical solutions for our customers.

We are looking for a passionate Team Manager, eager to dive in fascinating world of high-end telecommunication technologies. End-to-end perspective, variety of tasks, lightweight processes and direct contact with customers makes these projects challenging and attractive. It's a huge opportunity for personal growth and a chance to participate in creating a new quality and strengthening business position on the local labor market.

• Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent to build a high-performing team in high-end telecommunications technology.
• Foster team competence growth through continuous learning and skill development initiatives.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their career advancement and personal development.
• Promote employee engagement and motivation through innovative team-building activities.
• Plan and execute team commitments, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Manage cross-team project tasks, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and Nokia customers to enhance service delivery and project outcomes.
• Drive process improvements and lead change initiatives to optimize team productivity and operational efficiency.

Note: Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

You have:

• At least 10 years' experience in SW development within the telecommunications industry
• Experience in complex and dynamic project environments
• Decision-making skills and focus on goals
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
• Experience with participative leadership and leading by example concepts

It would be nice if you also have:

• Experience in managing an IT team in international environment
• Good knowledge ofSW development and QA processes

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers 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.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program