🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Nokia Nigeria – 3 Positions

Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of Things.

Serving customers in over 100 countries, our research scientists and engineers continue to invent and accelerate new technologies that will increasingly transform the way people and things communicate and connect.

Nokia is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) MEA Large Projects Start Up Lead
2.) Cost and Progress Manager
3.) CBT Head Nigeria

Job ID: 2200000CX9
Location: Lagos
Department: Project Management
Organization: MN Mobile Networks

The Team You'll be Part of

• As start-up lead, we are  managing  large project teams, Acting  as primary project  interface to the customer during  ramp phase to ensure good customer satisfaction, Sharing project experience and best practices, knowledge of project management processes, tasks  and tools with other project managers.
• Conduct thorough risk management for all project risks and opportunities
• Ensure that the project meets all objectives for quality and looks continuously for quality improvement and customer satisfaction
• Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).
• Are you passionate about solving problems?

As part of our team, you will:

• Secure first time right for project launch
• Support fast ramp up for new customers/countries complex projects
• Strict adherence to Nokia Mode of operation & process
• Deliver a multiple business groups / business units’ scope for MEA customers
• Prepare and execute project planning.
• Deployment activities follow up

Your Skills and Experience
You have:

• 15 years+ experience in Management position
• Project /Program management experience in Mobile networks, large rollout, Full turnkey, and Site acquisition
• Project financial experience
• Good experience in Middle east & Africa
• CxO level experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: 2200000GRB
Location: Nigeria
Department: Project Management
Organization: MN Mobile Networks

The Team You'll be Part of

• Mobile Networks, our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services.
• With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).

Job Description

• Performs proactive cost management in managing project cost baselines, cost controls, subcon/supplier’s relations in relation to PO/Invoices, compliance, processes, procedures, cost savings initiatives, management interaction, estimation, analysis, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities & Competencies

• Develops and implements appropriate Nokia Project Management methodology, processes, tools, improvement, and efficiency programs to ensure all customer / internal projects are delivered according to contractual obligations, within forecasted costs, time and required quality based on adequate mode of operation.
• Ensures governance practices are in line with adequate Nokia project management (PM) and according to BG specificities to ensure visibility of operational KPIs and performance / efficiency.
• Supports Customer Delivery Managers (CDM) and their teams during pre-sales and delivery phases by implementing adequate practices.
• Ensures the availability and application of proper tools in customer / internal projects including availability of needed training and support in use phase.
• Drives continuous appropriate Nokia project management processes and tools improvement by collecting requirements including applicable loop back to global process / tool owner.
• Ensures availability of project / program executive level information to CDM and their teams and appropriate geographical organization by establishing / using reporting solutions.
• Creates and implements proactive cost management practice supported by engagement into operational reviews, action planning and follow-up.
• Supports / coordinates resource demand activities inside customer team, ensuring proper forecast and information availability.
• Develops PM capability management with appropriate external and internal certification portfolio.
• Supports PM community in capability and competence management activities including planning and implementation of PM capability framework.
• Coordinates PM competence development and certification program in respective BG / market.
• Drives PM knowledge management and best practice / lessons learned sharing within PM community.
• Develops and manages PMO communication and communities across global and market organizations.
• May act in Cost and Progress Management assignment: Performs supporting role in proactive progress and cost control for services in customer contract(s) for a large and / or more complex project with moderate / low risk.
• Supports Customer Project Management in end-to-end cost management including monitoring, reporting, analyzing, and managing the project execution progress against time, milestones, cost-related performance indicators and invoicing schedule agreed in the customer contract.
• Supports Customer Project Manager in project closing to ensure financial closure of the project.
• The term “customer project” refers generally to all forms of Nokia customer contracts, projects with a definitive start and end, and programs as collections of projects managed together for business benefits which may contain an ongoing operations business.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Project Management / Commercial Management / Finance & Control.
• Achieved advanced skills and knowledge within a specific professional discipline involving the integration of theory and principles with organizational practices and precedents.
• Typically requires 4-6 years relevant experience and/or a Bachelor's Degree.

What We Offer

• Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
• 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
  • LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation
• At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.
• Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, 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.

Job ID: 2200000FRB
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Sales
Organization: CX Customer Experience

Job Description
The team you'll be part of:

• The Customer Experience (CX) organization provides a common interface to customers including account and relationship management, acting as the voice of the customer internally and creating demand across our business groups. While bringing deep understanding of local markets for our customer, the CX organization ensures strong alignment between sales and delivery teams.
• This position will report to the Head Market Unit CEWA which is part of the Middle East CX team, based in Nigeria.
• The position will consist of selling to CSP customers located in Nigeria promoting the Nokia products and services to our customers in country.

What you will learn and contribute to:

• As part of our team, you will learn to work in a hi-tech environment selling products and solution to Nigerian Telecom Companies.
• The position will grow the candidate in sales and technical skills in a global company promoting cutting edge technology.
• Looking for seasoned candidate with sales and marketing experience in the hi-tech industry selling product to CSPs in Nigeria.

Responsibilities
The key responsibilities and contributions include:

• Positioning Nokia products and services in the assigned customers
• Be responsible for sales forecast, revenue generation and customer interface on assigned accounts
• Provide Business Group (BG) feedback on solution and service as customer advocate
• Represents Nokia in the country, with external and public engagements. Main interface with the local Authorities & Government, aiming to promote Nokia’s position and brand in country.
• Meet orders intake and Sales targets, develop new business, expand your pipeline for MN, IP, Optics and Fixed Networks
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with customer across your territory to enable successful positioning and sales of Nokia products and services
• Be responsible for your sales strategy as well as the coordination of Nokia contacts with the customer
• Participate to the development and articulate your sales strategy and account planning
• Maintain effective internal communications and networking with appropriate stakeholders and to galvanize support, maximize Nokia’s effectiveness and meet customer expectations
• Accountable for managing the account including all internal processes
• Maintain your appropriate skills, training and knowledge to position and value sell Nokia’s products/services/solutions to our customers efficiently
• Ensures ethic & compliance in accordance with Nokia policies, ensure procedures and reporting for the (Customer Teams) CT
• Work in close collaboration with all BG RBCs of Middle East, the CT account managers and the MU team.
• Provide support for operations, deliveries, demand planning and any margin improvement plans

Your Skills and Experience
The competencies required for the role are:

• Experienced sales skills, solid experience in handling an account/customer of comparable size and complexity. In particular it requires agile sales techniques and experiences to face a highly competitive environment
• Good understanding of Nokia's product & solution and overall Nigerian telecommunications market, trends and related regulations
• Leadership skills to lead your accounts and collaborative skills to win business in team
• Negotiation, communication and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage large and complex sales environment
• Ability to have a good understanding of the customer’s business/competitive situation/strategy and an understanding of the drivers of customer profitability to drive Nokia business targets for the CBT
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders in Nigeria and with the customers
• Develop/execute strategies addressing all stakeholders of ICT industry.
• Influence buying decisions at the customer centrally on market-wide deals
• Ability to provide guidance during critical deal making process and collaboration with RBCs (Regional Business Controllers)
• Relevant financial experience to support forecasting and the qualification of opportunities
• Experience with contract management, financial terms and conditions

Requirements
It would be nice if you also had:

• Relevant University Degree in Telecommunications, Technical, Business or similar qualification
• 12+ years relevant experience in Telecoms or IT in Nigeria.
• Proven track record in handling complex sales
• Demonstrated high autonomy and creativity to win in a competitive environment
• Business development track record: identification, business case, development, until deal closure

What We Offer

• Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
• 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
• At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.
• Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, 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.