{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"421e0bbe638b96554d5dfd97","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/421e0bbe638b96554d5dfd97","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/421e0bbe638b96554d5dfd97","title":"Senior Technical Program Manager","description":"As a Technical Program Manager within the Global Customer Engineering / Services organization, you will lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) onboarding for hyperscaler and critical accounts. You will act as the central program owner driving cross-functional alignment across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Delivery teams.\n\nThe role requires strong execution discipline, technical depth in optical networking, and the ability to proactively identify risks, resolve escalations, and influence decision-making across internal and external stakeholders. You will own the onboarding lifecycle from planning through execution, ensuring programs are delivered on time with high quality and customer satisfaction.\nProgram Leadership & Execution\n\nLead NPI onboarding programs for hyperscaler and strategic customers from concept to delivery\nDefine detailed onboarding plans in collaboration with NPI, Engineering, and Operations teams\nContinuously refine plans based on evolving constraints (technical, supply chain, customer timelines)\nEstablish milestones, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of commitments\n\nRisk & Issue Management\n\nIdentify program risks early and define mitigation strategies\nProactively manage escalations and drive issue resolution across cross-functional teams\nMaintain clear visibility of risks, dependencies, and blockers for stakeholders\nIntervene effectively during critical situations to ensure program continuity\n\nStakeholder Management & Negotiation\n\nDrive alignment across internal teams and external customer stakeholders\nLead discussions, negotiate priorities, and influence decisions to resolve conflicts\nControl and steer conversations during critical program reviews or issue scenarios\nEnsure clear communication and expectation management at all levels\n\nCross-functional Coordination\n\nWork closely with Product Management, Engineering, QA, Supply Chain, and Customer Delivery teams\nSecure commitments on deliverables and timelines\nDrive accountability across teams for execution and closure\n\nOperational Tracking & Governance\n\nCreate and maintain detailed action trackers with clear ownership\nDrive rigorous follow-up to ensure closure of all action items\nEstablish governance cadence (weekly / executive reviews, customer syncs)\n\nReporting & Executive Communication\n\nDevelop executive-level dashboards and reports for senior leadership\nCreate high-quality PowerPoint presentations for program status, risks, and milestones\nProvide clear, data-driven updates to cross-functional teams and leadership\nProgram & Execution Excellence\n\nStrong experience in NPI / product onboarding programs\nAbility to develop structured project plans and execute under ambiguity\nProven ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously\n\nNegotiation & Leadership\n\nStrong negotiation and conflict resolution skills\nAbility to intervene, influence outcomes, and steer discussions during challenging situations\nExcellent stakeholder management across global and cross-functional teams\n\nRisk Management\n\nExpertise in identifying program risks and driving mitigation strategies\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\nSolid understanding of networking systems with emphasis on:\nOptical DWDM technologies (preferred)\nLayer 1 networking concepts\nAbility to work with engineering teams on system-level integration challenges\n\nCommunication & Reporting\n\nStrong executive communication skills (written and verbal)\nAbility to create structured dashboards and presentations for leadership\nExperience presenting to senior management and external customers\n\nOperational Discipline\n\nStrong action tracking and follow-through capabilities\n\nAbility to drive closure across distributed teams\n\nEducation & Experience\n\n5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management\n12–15+ years of experience in Software and/or Hardware product environments\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline","company":"Nokia","rawCompany":"nokia","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-30T10:03:56.337Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Technical Program Manager","description":"As a Technical Program Manager within the Global Customer Engineering / Services organization, you will lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) onboarding for hyperscaler and critical accounts. 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