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With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting‑edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.\n\nNokia is searching for a talented and experienced Program Manager to work within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) and assist in the development and introduction of products based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for Coherent and datacenter communications applications. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProduct Life‑cycle management - Drive preparation, review, and follow up for product milestone reviews aligned with requirements\n\nProgram deliverables - Define demand and fulfillment plan for program prototypes and related deliverables\n\nSchedule - Maintain and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives. Escalate key issues effectively\n\nBudget - Define and maintain a program budget then support purchasing activities\n\nMetrics - Drive metrics & continuous improvements across R&D organization.\n\nWork with Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture & Operations to ensure deliverables are driven, communicated and consensus built with cross functional teams.\n\nQualifications\n\nIdeally has 4+ years' experience in technical program management with solid understanding photonic device and packaging design workflows.\n\nBS or MS with 8+ years of Hardware/Software development experience with demonstrable success in designing and shipping telecom products; especially with Optical Networking background.\n\nPassion for lightweight, effective processes and methodologies to improve productivity & efficiency of organization; must be able to quickly learn and apply company's business process to make an immediate impact.\n\nAn independent worker and self‑starter who acts on issues with little guidance and understands implied tasks is a must.\n\nExcellent communication and cross‑boundary collaboration skills. Must be articulate enough to convey technical ideas to non‑technical people.\n\nHas the ability to multi‑task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously.\n\nCome create the technology that helps the world act together\n\nNokia 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.\n\nInclusion & Recognition\n\nOne of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere\n\nGender-Equality Index by Bloomberg\n\nWorkplace Pride Global Benchmark\n\nBenefits\n\nCorporate Retirement Savings Plan\n\nHealth and dental benefits\n\nShort‑term disability, and long‑term disability\n\nLife insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay\n\nOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\n\nPaid time off for holidays and Vacation\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nTuition Assistance Plan\n\nAdoption assistance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program\n\nThe above benefits exclude students.\n\nNokia 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. 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