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Technical Project Manager

NOKIA
$140k - $200k USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, California, Sunnyvale
520 Almanor Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) of pluggable Optical Modules in the IP Routing group you will be responsible for: leading the qualification of new optical modules across design teams in North America, driving optical module vendors to meet technical requirements, and risk-managing the introduction of optical transceivers into the Router product line. This position requires a program manager with technical experience in the pluggable optical module market. You will drive new product introduction by coordinating Engineering, Product Line Management, and Procurement. DCN2025 As part of our team, you will: * Define requirements based on inputs from Engineering and Product Management * Select external vendors using technical and commercial criteria * Organize purchase orders and internal distribution plans * Manage schedule and make risk calls to overcome obstacles * Lead R&D activities to achieve product release targets At a minimum you must have: * a B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with suitable background * 7+ years of optical module industry experience * Program Management experience, scheduling, and resource planning * Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities * a track record of leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders and hitting release targets 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 off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role) All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.