Program Manager

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager who works well in a team and independently in a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse organization. Individual needs to be able to prioritize work, multi-task and make effective decisions.

Project Management - Project Core Team (PCT) representation, management of Supply Chain cross-functional team, leading tech issues resolution, CAPEX/OPEX management, capacity planning, participation in transformational projects

• Partnering with Product and Test Engineering, Business Line R&D and Global Operations to manage day to day supply chain issues in NPI and ongoing production, and develop long term supply chain strategies. To do this, the PM works cross functionally with the R&D Engineering, Product Management, Global Operations, SCE Functions and supplier partners at Tier 1 and Tier 2.
• Driving new product introduction projects into the Nokia Supply Chain. This is a core responsibility of the PM team. This team interacts directly with Product Engineers, Test Engineers, PLM, Advance Procurement, R&D DAs. and others to complete these tasks.
• NPI builds management - cost elements, material and NREs
• Lead Change Management decision impacting Supply Chain - liability claims, Stop management
• Managing the product life cycle. This includes understanding current business conditions such as forecast, key customer issues and market conditions. In addition, the PM team may lead teams on cost reduction, low-cost qualifications & transfers, Continuous Quality Improvement and End of Life Product Planning.

You have:

• BA/BS or equivalent in Technical Degree. MS or MBA degree preferred.
• Very Good knowledge of Project Management. Management experience strongly desired.
• Very good knowledge of Supply Chain business processes.
• Strong manufacturing and new product introduction experience
• Very good telecom manufacturing processes
• ODM/OEM/JDM engagement, capability analysis and execution
• Strategic planning and execution
• Track record of cross-functional influence and quality leadership

It would be nice if you also had:

• Knowledge of SAP - transactions related to Change Management
• Good Knowledge of Aras Product Life Cycle Management (PDM tool).
• Demonstrated acumen in utilizing engineering judgment and problem solving
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications skills - English and Native language required.
• Results oriented, self-starter, possess excellent organization skills, and have the aptitude to define operational requirements and design and implement processes and systems to support those requirements