Operations & Transformation Working Student

Nokia Space & Defense exists to build the networks that modern defense demands. We deliver secure, reliable, resilient networks to NATO and allied nations globally and across all domains. Backed by Nokia Bell Labs and over a century of innovation, we’re solving complex challenges with innovative solutions that revolutionize defense communications. Join us and become part of a team pioneering next-generation connectivity across some of the most complex and mission-critical environments.

Nokia’s Space and Defense team is a pioneering R&D organization focused on the unique needs of Space & Defense customers. As Working Student in the Operations & Transformation team, you will enable O&T team to best support the wider Space & Defense team, across business, sales and R&D organisations. You will participate in project and business community calls. This is a high-impact, learning-intensive role suited for students eager to work within a dynamic global team enabling the business unit to drive innovation in the field of communication solutions for Defense customers.

Position: Operations & Transformation Working Student
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 01.09.2025
Location: Krakow, Poland

As a part of our team you will:
• Develop and maintain efficient database solutions to drive data access and usability for the O&T team.
• Support the O&T team by organizing and preparing key meeting deliverables, action plans, and reports.
• Assist in annual competency development planning to uplift team skills and foster professional growth.
• Contribute to data analytics efforts, transforming raw data into actionable insights for strategic decisions.
• Streamline reporting by automating processes and proposing innovative efficiency enhancements.
• Drive digitalization of data to ensure updated and visually effective representation for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist in training planning and deployment for new products/releases within internal teams.
• Uphold quality assurance and participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

You have:
• Active student status in Project Management, Business Intelligence or similar fields
• Availability to work around 25 hours per week in hybrid mode in Kraków, Poland
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel, MS Power BI, MS Automate, MS Planner, and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with creative problem-solving abilities

It would be nice if you also had:
• Experience in data visualization and reporting
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

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

In Mobile Networks, our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.