Remote

Customer Project Manager

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range $ 128,982.61 - 290,521.74 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
United States
Dec 09, 2025
Join Nokia's Deployment Services team as a Project Manager, a pivotal role managing the successful implementation of our services product suite. You will be the central driving force, coordinating diverse internal teams (including Engineering, TAC, and PLM) and external resources, while acting as a key customer-facing interface to ensure seamless project delivery. We seek a leader with exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of analyzing complex issues, diffusing tense situations with tact, and escalating critical matters to resolution. If you possess advanced organizational skills, can provide succinct reports, and are driven by achieving tangible results in on-time delivery, cost management, and customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply and contribute to delivering world-class customer service. Develop and implement project plans for deployment and professional services. Manage customer implementations, including interfacing with and managing support partners. Develop and implement cost-effective logistics and deployment strategies. Define and manage cross-functional action registers and internal departmental project plans. Provide quotes for requested services during the pre-sales phase. Ensure the deliverability of service offers, identifying and mitigating risks. Monitor operational KPIs (SLA, time, scope, quality, health & safety) and initiate mitigation. Deliver projects within customer and project-specific cost and margin targets. Control, report, and optimize services delivery performance. Collect and compare actual service delivery performance against baselines. Implement proactive re-planning to address deviations in service delivery. Participate in periodic customer reviews (e.g., Review Meetings, AIR meetings). You have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. BS in Business Administration, CS, EE, Engineering or ME strongly preferred. Must have 5+ years' experience in customer service, program or project management in cross functional program management (HW/SW/Test/Manufacturing/Sales/Support/Engineering) in telecommunications field. Direct experience with CSP customer Optical Deployments (ex. Verizon, AT&T, Lumen) is desirable Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite particularly Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and SharePoint. It would be nice if you also had PMP certification or Project Management related certification is a plus. Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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. Learn more about life at Nokia. About the Business Group A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions. We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.