The NAM ON Remote Delivery Engineering (RDE) Lead is responsible for leading a high‑performing, customer‑focused engineering organization that delivers ON professional services. The NAM ON RDE lead is accountable for management of all resources, labs, and services delivered by own Nokia and subcontractor resources in NAM ON Remote Delivery Engineering team. NAM ON RDE role will report directly to NAM NI Remote Delivery Engineering lead in the NAM CDO Customer Engineering team.
NAM ON Remote Delivery Engineering Leadership & Organizational Development
Single point of contact for ON RDE for NAM region
Ownership of NAM ON RDE CAPEX/OPEX and Subco budget planning and control.
Manage resource competency and capacity demand planning to/from other region ON RDEs
Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary engineering team
Build a high‑performance culture focused customer business outcomes, operational/financial discipline, and continuous improvement.
Set strategic direction, align team structures, and oversee workforce planning to support current and future business demands.
Business & Operational Management
Translate organizational goals into executable delivery plans with clear KPIs for quality, efficiency, customer experience, and financial performance.
Plan and control budget, capacity, operational forecasting, and resource planning across engineering delivery functions.
Partner with cross‑functional teams across organizations and regions to support growth initiatives and ensure delivery readiness.
Process Excellence & Governance
Establish and maintain process frameworks that drive repeatability, quality, and operational discipline across engineering delivery functions.
Implement performance governance mechanisms to monitor organizational health and drive continuous improvement.
Lead cross-functional root-cause analysis efforts and corrective action plans to enhance delivery quality.
ulture & Team Engagement
Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
Inspire and motivate engineering teams to achieve organizational goals with clarity, transparency, and accountability.
Build leadership capability across the engineering organization and support succession planning.
Required
10+ years of engineering delivery, technical operations, or network services leadership experience.
Expertise with ON networking technologies, network integration, network automation, and/or telecom engineering services.
Proven experience leading large, multi-functional engineering teams.
Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, delivery KPIs, and operational performance.
Demonstrated success driving automation, process improvement, or service transformation.
Excellent communication, including English proficiency, leadership presence, and customer engagement skills.
Note: Only resumés in English will be considered.
Preferred
Experience with Nokia technologies, platforms, or service delivery frameworks.
Background leading large-scale integration, transformation, or modernization programs.
Strong data‑driven and analytical mindset.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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.
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- 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
- 10+ years of engineering delivery, technical operations, or network services leadership experience.
- Expertise with ON networking technologies, network integration, network automation, and/or telecom engineering services.
- Proven experience leading large, multi-functional engineering teams.
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, delivery KPIs, and operational performance.
- Demonstrated success driving automation, process improvement, or service transformation.
- Excellent communication, including English proficiency, leadership presence, and customer engagement skills.
- Resumes must be submitted in English.
- Experience with Nokia technologies, platforms, or service delivery frameworks.
- Background leading large-scale integration, transformation, or modernization programs.
- Strong data-driven and analytical mindset.
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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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.
