The mission of the team is to:
- Ensure the leadership mission of the Standardization and Ecosystem Engagement unit across North America (NAM).
- Drive a favourable environment for standards engagement supporting Nokia’s strategic objectives in NAM.
- Lead Nokia strategy and ensure consistent execution in NAM standardization bodies, especially ATIS and related forums.
- Drive favourable standardization and technology-related policies across NAM.
- Ensure strong standards engagement from Research & Innovation (R&I) with NAM customers, aligned with global Nokia priorities.
- Lead and influence standardization discussions with customers, ecosystems, and external partners in NAM, ensuring alignment with Nokia’s global standards strategy.
- Drive policy engagement related to standards, including with TIA and ANSI.
- Own the standards leadership agenda in NAM, including leading work items, chairing groups, and influencing elections.
- As a people leader, manage and develop a team of principal and senior standardization experts engaged across NAM standardization topics.
- Proactively evolve and prioritize the NAM standardization leadership roadmap in line with Nokia’s business and technology priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with SDO officials, customer technical leaders, and ecosystem partners in NAM.
- Support the Spectrum Leadership team on NAM spectrum-related engagement and strategy.
Oversee and coordinate interfaces with customers, regional SDOs, regional organizations, Nokia customer teams, and internal governance bodies.
Key Interfaces
- NAM customer-facing units (including CTO roles)
- NAM Geopolitics & Government Relations
- Technology R&I – Research and Standards teams
- Nokia Business Groups and corporate stakeholders
You have:
- Master’s degree (MS/M.Sc.) in Computer Science, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in standardization and external engagements, ideally across multiple technology domains.
- Strong understanding of Nokia Mobile Infrastructure technology areas—particularly 5G and the evolution toward 6G.
- Strong customer orientation, with demonstrated ability to engage senior technical and policy stakeholders.
- Ability to be inspirational, influential, and engaging as a leader.
- Preferred Requirements
It would be nice if you also had:
- Good understanding of Nokia Network Infrastructure (NI) key technologies, especially AI Data Centre infrastructure.
- People leadership experience.
- Experience in customer-facing roles.
About Us
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
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