Sr. Director of Prod Mgmt, Rack Scale Design
Nokia Global · US ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
Leads Nokia's rack-level integration roadmap for AI and cloud data centers — defining high-density validated racks, translating customer and partner needs into product specs covering hardware, software, optics, and liquid cooling, and owning business plans and P&L. Core tech: data center networking, Ethernet switching, AI fabrics, and optics.
Description
As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in defining Nokia's presence in the evolving AI infrastructure market. Your focus will be on rack-level integration, working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to create validated, high-density racks that combine various technologies. This role is key to ensuring Nokia's early involvement in rack-level decisions and offering technically sound, commercially viable solutions.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in defining Nokia's presence in the evolving AI infrastructure market. Your focus will be on rack-level integration, working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to create validated, high-density racks that combine various technologies. This role is key to ensuring Nokia's early involvement in rack-level decisions and offering technically sound, commercially viable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and define Nokia's rack-level integration roadmap for AI & Cloud, focusing on scale-up and scale-out architectures.
- Create business plans, product requirements, and competitive positioning materials for executive-level reviews.
- Translate customer and partner needs into product specifications, covering hardware, software, optics, and more.
- Develop and manage relationships with ecosystem partners, including rack vendors, server providers, and integrators.
- Engage with account teams and customers on RFIs, RFPs, and design reviews, representing Nokia's interests.
- Own a portfolio management process, tracking revenue, product readiness, margins, and customer engagement.
- Stay updated on liquid-cooled rack technologies and their implications for product development and validation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and services, to ensure a cohesive approach.
- Participate in QBRs, providing business insights and recommendations to drive Nokia's AI & Cloud strategy.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in data center networking, AI infrastructure, or high-performance computing is essential.
- Strong technical knowledge of Ethernet switching, AI fabrics, optics, and data center operations is a must.
- Ability to understand and translate liquid-cooled rack requirements into practical product specifications.
- Proven experience in business ownership, including P&L management, business planning, and investment recommendations.
- Excellent customer and partner engagement skills, with the ability to represent Nokia in high-level discussions.
- Strong leadership skills to collaborate effectively with diverse internal stakeholders.
- Experience in creating and managing ecosystem partnerships, especially in the AI and data center space.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to model margins, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
- A proactive and innovative approach to product development and market positioning.