Supply Chain Program Manager

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The Role
Leads supply chain manufacturing programs from pre-pilot through production, coordinating contract manufacturers, design sites, resource and capital planning, material inputs, capacity, dashboards, quality, cost, yield, and continuous improvement. Acts as a cross-functional subject matter expert, resolves operational issues, supports strategic decisions, and leads teams or projects to optimize supply performance and profitability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Nokia is searching for a Supply Chain Program Management Leader to support our local contract manufacturers in SE Asia across multiple Subsystems products.  This person will be accountable to work in a cross functional team with local Nokia teams and our global supply chain, development, and test organizations. Key focus will be on the introduction and ramp of multiple products into our supply chain with key attention to quality, cost and delivery.  The candidate should be able to be onsite at the Chonburi manufacturing plant multiple days per week, but also travel to other contract manufacturing locations in the region.
 

Responsibilities
  • Guide production through manufacturing ramp from pre-pilot to CP + 1 year 

  • Problem-solve issues between CM, Supply Chain, and multiple Infinera design sites  

  • Close the loop on MFG supply inputs (PIC, Asic, Material, Material) 

  • Collaborate on Nokia/ CM resource planning (IL & DL) 

  • Collaborate on Nokia / CM capital planning to ensure capacity

  • Early Manufacturing Dashboards 

    • Program level starts and outs (vs plan) 

    • WIP & Yield 

    • Scrap & Scrap projections 

    • Cost and cost reductions

  • Manage operations topics and quality / continuous improvement, delivers competitive performance to enable growth and optimize profitability in own area of responsibility.

  • Contribute to strategic decisions within professional area.

  • Often lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity, handles day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work.

Qualifications

You have:

  • 10 years of experience with program management 

  • Experience and knowledge in subsystem products
  • Experience and knowledge in supply chain management
  • Detail orientated  
  • Team oriented with ability to work cross-functionally 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

  • Tools used:  PPT, Excel, Word, Agile, SAP, Sharepoint, OneNote, MS Teams, Jira, Confluence

About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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. 

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

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. 

About the Team
Some of our benefits:
  • 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

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Skills Required

  • 10 years of experience in program management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Agile, SAP, SharePoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Confluence

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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