Techno-Economic Research Manager - Spectrum and Standardization

As a Techno-Economic Research Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Nokia's regulation and standards focus and ensuring its leadership in the industry. You will conduct in-depth techno-economic analysis of emerging technologies, considering market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory considerations. You will identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, developing strategies for capturing value from new technologies and associated standards, including new product and service offerings, business model innovations, and strategic partnerships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new and innovative opportunities aligned with Nokia's overall strategic objectives. You will also develop, and lead executive-oriented business strategy workshops focused on the business value of emerging technologies and leading patent portfolio. You will also implement educational techniques to scale techno-economic capabilities across the organization and affect cultural change and related transformations.

• Conduct in-depth techno-economic analysis of emerging technologies and leading patents, assessing their impact on Nokia's business, for telecom as well as for application in other industries. Analyses would include data-driven market, technology, competitive, and regulatory evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities and develop strategies to capture value from new technologies and associated standards, through new products and services, business model innovations, and strategic partnerships.
• Analyze how massive data generation and processing can affect Nokia's standards and research focus and be monetized as part of its long-term strategy.
• Collaborate across SME teams, to identify new opportunities for high-value product and patent portfolio, that align with Nokia's strategic objectives.
• Develop and lead executive-oriented business strategy workshops focused on the business value of emerging technologies and leading patents.
• Scale techno-economic analysis capabilities across the organization, designing educational initiatives and mentorship programs to embed economic and business acumen across technical teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, with a focus on the potential business implications and opportunities for Nokia.
  

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a strategic leadership role within the telecommunications industry, with a strong focus on techno-economic analysis of emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful strategic initiatives related to cutting-edge telecom technologies.
• Broad understanding of telecommunications technologies, combined with deep business modelling and techno-economic analysis skills to assess the implications of new technologies for telecom and connectivity overall.
• Experience in developing and delivering technology-oriented educational and upskilling training programs that advance an organizational knowledge and capabilities.
• Experience in consulting with communication service providers on the business impact of emerging technologies.
• Experience in developing and delivering executive-oriented strategy workshops that translate complex technology insights into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams and key stakeholders across technical and business domains.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Technical skills to understand new and existing technologies and their implications for telecom and connectivity overall

It would be nice if you also had:

• Risk management skills to assess potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to build strong partnerships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities to drive informed, high-impact business and technology strategies.
  

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