Telecom E2E Project Manager

Job Description

Project Management (PM) comprises project management for execution of cross-functional / geographical projects and programs from initiation to completion. Covers determination of project / program goals and support of business objectives and strategies. Ensures projects / programs achieve their targets, keep their schedule, and maintain estimated cost, time, and quality within planned scope. Covers management of risks that affect the delivery of project outcomes.

Customer Project Management (CPM) or Project Coordinator ensures customer projects / programs are delivered within agreed scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Contains projects throughout all phases, starting from delivery approach identification to completion / care / operation. Comprises management of customer (and all stakeholder) relationships and expectations during the contract fulfilment as well as project team members / resources. Contains project risk management and driving of improvement actions to secure project gross margin and upselling and cross-selling.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Nokia products and services, ensuring alignment with contract scope, timelines, and quality.
• Monitor project budgets, create accurate revenue forecasts, and take corrective actions for financial deviations.
• Act as the main contact for customers, handling communication, complaints, and any changes in requirements.
• Prepare and execute communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensure quality standards are met, and apply best practices for continuous improvement.
• Track and report key performance indicators as per customer contracts, maintaining high data accuracy.
• Support project closure, including documentation, lessons learned, and handover to internal or customer teams.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field is mandatory.
• 7+ years of project management experience in the telecom domain is required.
• Execute and manage end-to-end delivery of customer projects within the Network Infrastructure Business Group using Nokia PM methodologies and tools.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet contractual and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including design teams, deployment partners, and customers, ensuring seamless project execution in the Oceanic region.
• Prepare and manage effective project communication plans, ensuring alignment across multicultural and multilingual internal and external teams.
  
  

It would be nice if you had:

• Strong communication skills in English (minimum B2 level) with the ability to manage global stakeholders and customer relationships.
• Hands-on experience with tools like SAP (QTC, BPP, BWP, P20), JPC, MS Project, and CRM systems like Salesforce or Project Cube is desirable.
  
  

About Us

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
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.