Team Manager

The team you’ll be part of 

The MN Space & Defense R&D team focuses on creating customized solutions and developing LTE and 5G commercial RAN and Core products for our customers operating in NTN, defense and public safety domains. NTN project is Nokia co-operation with AST Space Mobile company that enables innovative, direct-to-mobile over-the-satellite communication in 3GPP LTE and 5G standard. Our growing defense portfolio offers end-to-end, customized tactical solutions for our customers.

We are looking for a passionate Team Manager, eager to dive in fascinating world of high-end telecommunication technologies. End-to-end perspective, variety of tasks, lightweight processes and direct contact with customers makes these projects challenging and attractive. It's a huge opportunity for personal growth and a chance to participate in creating a new quality and strengthening business position on the local labor market.

As a team manager leading software developers, you will:

• Responsible for recruiting, on-boarding and talent retention
• Team competence growth
• Support individuals in career development
• People mentoring and coaching
• Support employees' engagement and motivation
• Accountable for team commitments planning and execution
• Set goals and evaluating performance
• Cross-team project management related tasks
• Interact with internal stakeholders and Nokia customers
• Build relations with partner teams
• Participate in processes and WoW definition
• Drive improvement actions
• Implement company processes and leading through change

 

Note:  Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

You must have:

• At least 10 years' experience in SW development within the telecommunications industry
• Experience in complex and dynamic project environments
• Decision-making skills and focus on goals
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
• Experience with participative leadership and leading by example concepts
• Proactivity and can-do spirit
• Ability to work under pressure

It would be nice if you also have:

• Experience in managing an IT team in international environment
• Knowledge of Nokia MN portfolio and products
• Good knowledge of SW development and QA processes

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

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

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time of