R&D Manager

Job Description

As an R&D Manager in Nokia's P&E Security Engineering team, you will lead diverse functional teams to advance and refine cutting-edge security solutions at the forefront of AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Your mission is to ensure high-quality, timely product delivery that enables secure, ultra-connected experiences in domains such as 5G, autonomous networks, and smart utilities. Collaborating closely with product managers, quality assurance, and services teams, you will navigate complex project requirements while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Skills And Experience

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Direct and manage cross-functional R&D teams to deliver secure, innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Supervise the creation and revision of product releases, ensuring compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
• Cultivate a collaborative and creative environment that fosters growth, continuous improvement, and innovative thinking.
• Set and manage team objectives, aligning efforts with corporate strategies and industry trends.
• Facilitate effective collaboration with external stakeholders, including product managers and procurement teams.
• Promote a culture of learning by providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Assess and enhance processes to optimize software development and maintain a motivated workforce.
• : Leverage expertise in cloud technologies and security to develop solutions that meet industry-specific requirements.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Minimum of 15 years of industry experience in telecom and/or security technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in managing multi-site R&D teams
• Strong understanding of software development processes and quality standards
• Strong Knowledge in Security Products domin (e.g. EDR, IAM, PAM, Identity management, Firewall …)
• Knowledge of Network Security and Telecom domain (e.g. 3GPP, TCP/IP, OSS, etc.)
  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid compute architectures
• Cross-cultural knowledge and a global mindset
• Ability to interface with external stakeholders effectively
• Any certification in Security area is an asset
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

This role does not sponsor relocation/visa sponsorship.

About Us

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.

About The Team

As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.