Nokia R&D Manager 

India 

605930968

As an R&D Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and guiding engineering initiatives that drive the development and enhancement of innovative products and services. You'll drive and assist cross-functional R&D teams—spanning software, hardware, testing, and information design—within a dynamic, multi-site environment.

In this role, you'll act as a vital coordinator between the global engineering organization and local teams, ensuring alignment and partnership. You’ll also manage the full lifecycle of product development and releases, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including product management, supply chain, quality, and procurement, to deliver impactful solutions.

• Develops innovative solutions to complex internal or external business difficulties, helping the organization maintain a goal-driven edge..
• Establishes and continuously improves key processes and standards to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Applies deep knowledge of business goals, industry trends, and the goal-oriented landscape to maximize impact and effectiveness.
• Influences strategic outcomes within the professional domain, shaping outcomes that directly affect the performance of key business areas.
• Tackles highly complex or unique difficulties using advanced thorough thinking and sound judgment.
• Defines the strategic direction for the team or organizational unit, driving forward-thinking concepts and initiatives.
• Serves as a senior subject matter expert at a regional or global level, recognized internally and externally as a source of best practices.
• Leads cross-functional teams or high-impact projects, managing resources, mitigating risks, and assisting in day-to-day team development and work allocation.

You have:

• A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or Equivalent and brings over 15 years of experience in software development within Telecommunications Networks, with a strong background in cloud-native architecture, microservices development, and guiding large, cross-functional teams from design through deployment.
• Demonstrates ownership of product and software architecture at the system component level, with expertise in requirement evaluation, feature design, and end-to-end development aligned with modern cloud-native principles.
• Possesses hands-on proficiency in a wide range of technologies, including containers, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, virtualization, databases, gRPC, CI/CD, DevOps, and open-source integration—paired with strong problem-solving, debugging, and coding skills.
• Adept at navigating complex, ambiguous situations and resolving conflicts while fostering partnerships in diverse, fast-paced, and agile environments—reflecting a startup mindset and engaging in delivering high-quality results under tight timelines.
• Experienced in managing cross-functional interfaces, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, handling customer escalations, and clearly articulating technical design solutions to key partners and clients.

It would be nice if you have:

• Prior working experience in defining Test Automation & Automation Architecture.

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