About this role
Join Nokia's Broadband Devices Business Unit (BBD) as an R&D Leader, spearheading a transformative journey. With a €1B+ business and a global team, we design cutting-edge Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) for fiber and 5G connectivity. Your mission: to maximize efficiency, define new ways of working, and cultivate an innovative, high-performing R&D culture. This role is perfect for a results-driven leader with a passion for change and a vision for the future of telecommunications.
• Lead the BBD R&D transformation, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. • Implement new processes, tools, and automation for all workflows. • Define and enhance software development methodologies for device/hardware and cloud-based software. • Foster a culture of quality, agility, and market responsiveness. • Deliver cost-effective HW design and operational efficiency. • Cultivate a common R&D culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. • Manage site diversification strategies for optimal resource allocation. • Participate in governance forums, ensuring compliance and action item delivery. • Drive critical business topics and management discussions. • Serve as the primary contact for Nokia's quality and security organizations.
• Extensive R&D experience, preferably in software or telecommunications. • Proven leadership in software development, with global site management an advantage. • Expertise in large-scale change/transformation projects in R&D. • Significant leadership experience with geographically distributed teams. • Strong negotiation, influencing, and networking skills. • Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with C-level experience preferred. • Experience managing headcount plans, budgets, and operational KPIs. • Track record of monitoring and improving operational efficiency. • Expertise in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and continuous integration models.