Automation Lead APAC (Innovation & Automation Unit)

We’re looking for an Automation Lead – APAC to drive automation strategy and delivery. In this role, you’ll drive the design and implementation of automation solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and deliver real impact.

You’ll review end-to-end processes, apply data insights for continuous improvements, and collaborate with diverse teams across APAC. This is your chance to shape automation, grow as a leader, and influence business outcomes in a fast-evolving market.

• Lead the execution of the automation strategy for APAC, aligned with overall company goals.
• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities based on business needs and ROI.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions in collaboration with Product & Engineering.
• Oversee testing, validation, and deployment to ensure quality and performance standards.
• Partner with IT, Product & Engineering, and Services & Care teams for seamless integration.
• Manage automation projects across APAC, including budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Stay current with automation trends to drive innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, focusing on cloud technologies
• Expertise in 3GPP architecture reference models (4G, 5G), specifically packet core, IMS, and Policy Management
• Exposure of driving and guiding the automation teams (dotted lines)
• Knowledge of automation principles, technologies, and best practices
• Practical Experience on automation hardware and software platforms

It would be nice if you also had:

• Good project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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