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Regional Product Manager, Optical Networks

NOKIA
United States, California, Sunnyvale
520 Almanor Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2026
The Regional Product Manager, Optical Networks will own the strategy and execution of Nokia's optical networking portfolio for hyperscaler, cloud and AI customers across North America. You will shape the product roadmap, translate market and customer needs into feature sets, and partner with sales, engineering and account teams to deliver highcapacity, powerefficient, rapiddeployment solutions that enable nextgeneration datacenter and AI infrastructure. Define and manage the optical product roadmap to align with hyperscaler, cloud and AI datacenter and DCI evolution. Engage with customer network and infrastructure teams to capture requirements and feature requests. Prioritize feature requests across North American and global accounts for maximum market impact. Develop innovative optical solutions that meet capacity, performance, powerefficiency and deployment speed targets. Collaborate with sales and commercial teams on pricing strategies and secure customer pricing approvals for largescale opportunities. Support regional sales teams in achieving bookings and profitability targets with hyperscaler, cloud and AI customers. Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging AIdriven network requirements; provide actionable insights. Work closely with account teams to translate customer needs into solution proposals and proposals. Document and present product strategies, roadmaps and business cases to internal stakeholders and customer executives. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical/Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in optical networking, preferably with hyperscaler, cloud or AI infrastructure customers. Strong communication and customerfacing skills with a proven record of influencing technical and executive stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in fastmoving, highvolume environments. Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with a resultsdriven mindset. Willingness to travel within North America and internationally as needed. Experience collaborating with crossfunctional teams (sales, engineering, finance, marketing). Proficiency with product management tools and techniques (roadmapping, backlog prioritization, KPI tracking). Deep understanding of optical networking technologies and standards (coherent optics, DWDM, DCI). Proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for AIdriven technology and customer success. 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. 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.