Manufacturing, EU initiatives and AI Leader Europe

The Enterprise Europe organization within Nokia Network Infrastructure is accountable for the business in the Transportation, Energy, Public-Sector, Defense & Large Enterprise (Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing ..) segments. These are the “non-telco” segments where Nokia Network Infrastructure expand sales and growth significantly.

Imagine creating technology that has the potential to change the world. Working with us, you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help to overcome some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia culture welcomes people as their true selves. Come create the technology to connect the world.

You will be part of a professional team that will actively support you in developing your career at Nokia.

This role is for a “Manufacturing, EU initiatives and AI Leader Europe” within the NI Enterprise Europe organization.

• Be accountable for defining and executing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Manufacturing segment strategy for the Enterprise business in Europe, ensuring strong alignment with Nokia’s regional goals.
• Contribute to ambitious pipeline growth plans across AI, Data Center, and Manufacturing by identifying opportunities, driving solution positioning, and supporting sales enablement.
• Act as a virtual team leader, orchestrating cross-functional collaboration with technical experts, sales teams, and marketing to execute the AI strategy through influence, guidance, and motivation.
• Work closely with regional sales teams to develop a coordinated and portfolio-aligned approach that fosters customer engagement, accelerates deal cycles, and drives consistent growth.
• Continuously enhance personal expertise in networking technologies and customer-specific applications to be recognized as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the European Enterprise market.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key accounts, prospects, and ecosystem partners while actively leading demand generation initiatives, including the promotion of Dedicated Spectrum solutions for relevant segments.
• Represent the unified voice of the Large Enterprise and Data Center verticals in Europe toward Nokia’s Business Groups, influencing feature requirements and business priorities at the product development level.
• Lead or support regional initiatives such as competitive and ecosystem analysis, EU-funded project coordination, marketing content creation (use cases, best practices, reference decks), and the execution of targeted marketing campaigns.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; an MBA is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in the ICT or Data Center domain, either within the telecom industry or in sectors with significant telecom adoption.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to work effectively in multinational, cross-functional environments; additional European languages such as French, German, or Spanish are a plus.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, combined with customer focus and solid business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to influence and advocate internally and externally.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced settings with competing priorities, demonstrating strong collaboration and adaptability.
• Deep interest in the Enterprise segment and evolving industry trends; awareness of Data Center challenges and technological transformations.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
  

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers 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.

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