Head of Hardware Product DC Switching

Family Description

Product, Portfolio & Solution Management (PP) covers the provision of input to the complete set of all products / services related to design, production, maintenance, and termination information processes. Ensures the optimal allocation of resources between different products / services and areas of potential improvement to balance the products / services mix and maintain alignment between Nokia's products / services and the overall business strategy. Ensures a successful launch of the products / services in the market applying go-to-market strategy. Translates key market, business and customer needs into products / services and solutions.

Subfamily Description

Product Management (PRM) ensures the management of specific products / services as they progress along their lifecycle with both operational and strategic responsibility. Comprises positioning of the product / service in the respective markets, defined business models, segmentation, and pricing. Contains implementation of strategies set by portfolio management and ensures that products / services are developed or updated accordingly to the portfolio and in close linkage of R&D, technology, and markets (operators, end-users).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and define the long-term hardware product roadmap in alignment with regional, engineering, and executive teams.
• Engage directly with customers to gather insights and translate needs into actionable product requirements.
• Collaborate across functions—including Product Management, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Procurement—to deliver high-impact product initiatives.
• Drive the development of Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), feature definitions, and customer-facing collateral.
• Monitor industry and technology trends to inform strategy and maintain competitive differentiation.
• Provide strategic input to Engineering to ensure product features align with customer needs and business goals.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, customer-facing presentations that articulate product value.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Communications to support go-to-market activities and create compelling sales collateral.
• Lead and mentor a team of hardware product managers, ensuring alignment with business unit objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Deep expertise in Routing and Switching technologies.
• Proven track record in product management, including roadmap development and competitive positioning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling value propositions.
• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of product management experience in Carrier Service Provider, Data Center, and/or Mission-Critical networking environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• MBA is a strong plus.
• Experience managing and building high-performing teams.
• Strong background in creating PRDs, user stories, and sales/marketing assets.

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute on long-term goals.
• Strong leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Skilled communicator, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Passionate about technology and innovation, with a deep understanding of customer needs.