Hardware -Project/Program Manager

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

We are looking for experienced passionate driven Hardware Program/Project to join our R&D team.

This Hardware Proj/Program Manager role will be directly working with Technical Leaders to enable scalability for the team to execute by streamlining project tracking through rigorous interaction with all leads and making sure there is accountability for each task and Continuous risk assessment and management by working with internal and external teams

• Track and report on weekly progress of development milestones
• Identify and forecast issues.  Create mitigation plans to address them
• Capture, track, and follow up on actions items. 
• Foster a strong and positive working environment with all stakeholders and XF teams members.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals using appropriate tools
• Meet project deliverables based on project constraints (TTM and budget)
• Report project status to management team on a regular basis
• Initiate and coordinate post mortem reviews

• BSc in a technical field - EE/CS majors preferred; MSc is a plus
• 10 + years of “Hardware” Project/Product management experience highly desired
• PMP Certification desirableProven ability to deliver complex projects on time and in scope
• Demonstrated program management acumen and discipline
• Proven success with building relationships with different stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities
• Agile and flexible to change, while being able to work effectively and decisively under pressure
• Self-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to details and accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication skills.  Ability to bridge cultures across global sites and capable of summarizing technical details.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle tools, defect tracking tools, test case management tools, agile tools and project planning tools.
• Proficient in MS Project and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills