Customer Project Management (CPM) ensures customer projects / programmes 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.
- Manage customer programme (collection of projects managed together for business benefits) or project* for a defined product and / or service scope for a medium / large and / or complex customer contract with medium / high risk probability.
- Contract might be defined as key project by BG / market. Delivers the operational and project single/multiple BG / BUs scope to the customer.
- Ensure all project and operational management is in full alignment with Nokia Mode of Operation (MoO), BG / BL guidelines and the PM@Nokia methodology.
- Plan customer project and keeps plan updated to reflect and anticipate changes by coordinating change management on all aspects affecting cost, scope, schedule and quality (CSSQ).
- Participate in pre-sales and sales process activities, determine delivery approach alternatives and manages the selection of the final recommended approach to delivery.
- Define the customisation of any global operational processes together with relevant point of contacts to meet project requirements (for example, network operations, supply chain, logistics, and acceptance).
- Manage the customer relationship during delivery and serves as the primary interface towards the customer in all activities-related to the own scope of the contract, including customer complaints, corrective actions, and changing requirements.
- Actively apply appropriate best practices and lessons learned throughout the life of the project. Monitor, control and report KPIs defined in customer contract.
- Seek to define new opportunities to expand and renew contracts with the customer, lead the project team and may perform some line manager responsibilities.
- Complete the project closure and / or handover as required (for example, complete contractual requirements, post calculation, lessons learned). (The term customer project refers generally to all forms of Nokia customer contracts, projects with a definitive start and end, and programmes as collections of projects managed together for business benefits which may contain an ongoing operations business).
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 10+ years of industry experience in leading & managing projects in Telecommunication and Oil & Gas environment.
- Leadership ability to manage large & complex projects, Negotiation Skills & Conflict Management
- Escalation Management & Decision Making, Knowledge of O&G segment
- Influencing / Motivating others during project execution
- Hands on Processes, Methodologies and project management Tools
It would be nice if you also had:
- PMP certification
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Some of our benefits in India:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
- Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
- Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
- Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
- Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of industry experience leading and managing projects
- Experience in telecommunications and Oil & Gas environments
- Ability to lead and manage large, complex projects
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Escalation management and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of the Oil & Gas segment
- Ability to influence and motivate others during project execution
- Hands-on knowledge of processes, methodologies, and project management tools
- PMP certification
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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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