- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of customer projects and programs.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during project execution and delivery.
- Ensure contractual commitments, performance targets, and customer expectations are achieved.
- Manage project financials, including forecasting, profitability, and cost control.
- Drive change management activities and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain effective communication plans with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance through agreed KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Ensure compliance with company processes, methodologies, governance requirements, and health and safety standards.
- Support pre-sales and business development activities by contributing project management expertise.
- Identify opportunities for contract growth, renewal, and additional customer value.
- Capture and apply lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Must have:
- 12 years+ of experience in Customer Project Management and Contract Management.
- Proven experience managing complex customer-facing projects within railway, transportation, or telecommunications environments.
- Strong knowledge of T2G, railway systems, and IP backbone networks.
- Experience managing project financials, forecasting, and commercial performance.
- Strong customer relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage different projects, including different customer interfaces. - Solid understanding of risk management, change management, and project governance principles.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English and Hebrew.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage
Nice to have
- Demonstrated rollout and deployment management experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field is preferred. - Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage
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Our recruitment process
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Skills Required
- 12 years or more of experience in customer project management and contract management
- Experience managing complex customer-facing projects in railway, transportation, or telecommunications environments
- Knowledge of T2G, railway systems, and IP backbone networks
- Experience managing project financials, forecasting, and commercial performance
- Customer relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and customer interfaces
- Understanding of risk management, change management, and project governance
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in English and Hebrew
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field
- Project Management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
- Rollout and deployment management experience
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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