The Technology Leader will work closely with customers, project delivery teams, product line management, pre-sales organizations, business development teams, and global customer engineering organizations to drive successful delivery of Fixed access network, SDN and other Cloud native applications.
The role is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performance Remote Delivery Engineering organization focused on Fiber Access xPON network, CPEs and cloud-integrated network infrastructures. The individual will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, validation, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of customer networks while ensuring delivery excellence and superior customer experience.
The candidate will lead a team of highly skilled engineers covering solution architecture, technical delivery, network design, interoperability validation, automation, customer acceptance, and technical consultancy across Nokia's Fixed Networks portfolio and cloud-native infrastructure environments.
ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end remote delivery of Fixed Access Network, xPON, CPEs, Mesh, SDAN and Managed in – home connectivity solutions.
Own architecture, design, deployment, migration, and lifecycle management of Fixed Access networks.
Provide technical leadership for cloud-integrated network infrastructures (cINF) supporting network modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
Lead customer engagements from solution definition through deployment and operational acceptance.
Build, mentor, and develop globally distributed engineering teams.
Partner with Sales, Pre-Sales, Product Management, and Customer stakeholders to drive strategic growth opportunities.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to executive and senior customer stakeholders.
Drive adoption of network automation, SDN-based Access architectures, cloud-native operational models, and AI-driven network assurance.
Ensure first-time-right delivery with high-quality engineering outputs and technical governance.
Establish best practices, reusable delivery frameworks, engineering standards, and solution blueprints.
Drive risk management, technical escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Align customer solutions with Nokia product roadmaps and future technology evolution.
Fixed Networks
- xPON, FTTx CPEs, Mesh, Access Points and Cloud native management platform
- PON for Data Centre, Mission Critical networks
- Wi-Fi Controller for in-home experience
- Carrier-grade Access transport architectures and resiliency frameworks
- Nokia Fixed Access product portfolio (ISAM FX, LS, MF, CPEs, Altiplano and Corteca solutions)
Cloud Infrastructure (cINF)
- Cloud Infrastructure platforms supporting telecom workloads
- Kubernetes, OpenStack, VMware, and cloud-native environments
- Infrastructure virtualization and containerized deployments
- Network cloud integration and automation frameworks
Automation & Software Defined Networking
- SDN-controlled Access networks
- Network automation and orchestration framework p
- Python, Ansible, APIs, and model-driven networking
- Telemetry, analytics, and closed-loop assurance
Leadership & Customer Skills
- Strong customer engagement and executive relationship management.
- Proven ability to influence customer technology strategy and investment decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large, geographically distributed engineering organizations.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to support business growth and opportunity development.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Experience
- 20+ years of experience in Telecommunications, Fixed Access Networks, or Network Infrastructure domains.
- 10+ years leading engineering, architecture, or delivery organizations.
- Proven experience in large-scale Fixed Access, SDAN and Wi-Fi Management solution deployments.
- Experience managing global customer engagements and remote delivery organizations.
- Strong understanding of service provider, hyperscaler, enterprise environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in Access Transport, cINF, and Network Automation technologies.
- Industry certifications in relevant telecom technologies is a plus.
Skills Required
- 20+ years of experience in telecommunications, optical networking, transport networks, or network infrastructure
- 10+ years leading engineering, architecture, or delivery organizations
- Experience with large-scale optical transport deployments
- Experience with cloud infrastructure deployments
- Experience with subsea network deployments
- Experience managing global customer engagements and remote delivery organizations
- Knowledge of service provider, hyperscaler, enterprise, and subsea operator environments
- Expertise in DWDM, CWDM, OTN, ROADM, optical switching, and carrier-grade transport architectures
- Experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and related optical transport solutions
- Knowledge of subsea cable systems, landing station architecture, and terrestrial integration
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenStack, VMware, virtualization, and containerized telecom deployments
- Experience with SDN-controlled transport networks, network automation, orchestration, telemetry, and assurance
- Proficiency with Python, Ansible, APIs, and model-driven networking
- Strong customer engagement, executive relationship management, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to support business growth and opportunity development
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a related discipline
- Industry certifications in optical networking, cloud infrastructure, IP networking, or equivalent technologies
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
