Product Line Manager

Job Description

As an integral part of the BBN Fiber Business Line, Product Line Manager will be accountable for driving innovation in defining the features and functions of leading-edge Fiber Access Products and work with customers and sales and regional business development teams to define start of the art solution to match our customers' expectations.

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How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collect market requirements and associated business opportunities for Fiber Access Products.
• Work with PLM peers and R&D to define the product roadmap that will allow matching the financial targets of the Business Line
• Translate customer needs into clearly defined solution and product requirements considering available solutions and competitive environment.
• Keep update competitive environment and technologies to support responses to vulnerabilities and leverage strengths and differentiators.
• Collaborate with Sales and Pre-sales team to grow the adoption of Fiber Access solution into customers' network.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• 5 - 8 years of product management or Access network system design and development experience.
• Graduate degree in a relevant technical field or an MBA in addition to a technical degree.
• Deep knowledge of xPON technology, fiber access solutions, and redundancy schemes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with current and emerging standards in both packet and PON domains.
• Strong consulting and negotiation skills to influence and lead stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage projects autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience in delivering presentations at conferences or trade shows.
• Knowledge of network automation aspects specifically related to access networks.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to coach less experienced colleagues.
  
  

About Us

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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.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in Belgium :

• Medical and life insurance plan for health and financial security
• Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits (based on eligibility) to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Meal allowance to support daily needs
• Company Car/Car allowance based on eligibility
• Mobility plan (Parking place, Bike allowance, Subscription to public transport)
• Transport allowance for convenient commuting
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
• A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond