Sr Dir – Automation Strat & Tech – CSPs

Are you passionate about driving innovation in the telecommunications industry? As the Senior Director, Automation Strategy & Technology – CSP Segment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Nokia's go-to-market strategy for network automation solutions, expanding our presence in the global service provider market. You will define automation strategies, develop solutions, collaborate with regional and central teams, lead technical pre-sales efforts, and engage with customers and partners to promote our cutting-edge network automation products. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of network automation and contribute to Nokia's continued success. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving automation initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

As the Senior Director, Automation Strategy & Technology – CSP Segment, you’ll reporting to the VP, IP Networks – CSP Segment. You’ll play a key role in driving our go-to-market strategy and expanding our presence in the global service provider market. Your responsibilities will include:

• Define automation go-to-market strategy for global service providers in Nokia’s IP Networks business group. 
• Develop and assist in the development of solutions targeted toward CSPs for Nokia IP Networks. 
• Work with regional PLM, central PLM, and the regional business centers to collaborate on and drive successful adoption of network automation products across the service provider space and encompassing the entire IP Networks (BG) portfolio as applicable. 
• Lead and/or contribute to technical pre-sales/sales strategy and go-to-market plan for network automation at Nokia IP Networks. 
• Design and develop solution communication toward business centers and sales organizations globally. 
• Meet with customers and business partners frequently to promote automation solutions. 
• Other tasks as required to drive and promote network automation product (NSP, EDA, others) in the global service provider space, including but not limited to executive level engagement, solution documentation, testing, and training, and customer/partner engagement. 

You have:

• 10+ years of experience in IP Network Automation in business development, network engineer, and/or product management domains. 
• Experienced in developing business in the network automation domain across IP Networks, Data Center switching, and related fields. 
• Experience with partner/channel collaboration 
• Understanding and knowledge of Network Automation market and competitor landscape (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Arista, others)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in automation/control/management of IP and data center networks, IP services for the broadband edge, IP/Optical coherent routing, Ethernet VPNs, mobile backhaul and transport, MPLS and Segment Routing, and relevant IP network architectures. 
• Strong communication skills and a recognized team player and leader in a matrix organization, who understands that we achieve more when we work together.

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• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

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