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Project Management Office Manager

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The PMO Manager oversees project management methodologies, drives process improvement, and supports project teams with compliance, training, and change management initiatives.
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The Project Management Office & Support (PMO) subfamily develops, maintains, and ensures the consistent application of Nokia’s project management methodologies, processes, and tools. It drives continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives to strengthen delivery quality for both internal and external customer projects. The PMO also plays a key role in building a strong project management community by driving capability development, training, and certification programs across markets, ensuring that project teams are equipped to deliver excellence at scale.
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process & Methodology Governance:

    • Drive and ensure the implementation of Nokia's project management methodology, processes, tools, and improvement programs.

    • Evolve and enhance process and tools for further simplification, automation and harmonization. Drives for Automation and Improvement/ Efficiency areas: process and tool for professionally Project Manage the Enterprise projects.

    • Oversee Projects, ensuring compliance with established methodologies, processes, procedures, and practices.

    • Support and drive transformation programs to improve the Gross Profit quality. Identify the saving areas / Levers, define the Target and the Plan.

    • Create Business transparency (KPIs, Dashboards, incl. Data collection/delivery)

  • Support & Enablement:

    • Provide consultative support to projects by supplying templates, best practices, training, access to information, route cause analysis and lessons learned from any stage of projects.

    • Build a more capable S&S community by driving capability and competence management for respective functions. Implement learning opportunities.

  • Change Management:

    • Support change management activities within S&S organisation, ensuring stakeholder management, RACI implementation, training, and communication are effectively addressed.

    • Ensure that project plans and deliverables are aligned with change management requirements.

  • Tooling & Systems:

    • Support the configuration and effective use of IT tools (e.g., SharePoint, etc) for S&S function, including access rights and data integrity; Project Delivery tools.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience:

    • Proven experience (e.g., 5+ years) in program/ project management roles, with significant experience in a PMO environment.

    • Experience with process mining methodologies and tools.

    • Familiarity with Nokia's internal project management guidelines and Delivery processes.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Strong understanding of project management principles, processes (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, closing), and knowledge areas (e.g., scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resources, communication, stakeholder management).

    • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, PMI, SharePoint).

    • Data analysis and reporting skills, including the use of KPIs and traffic light metrics.

    • Knowledge of change management frameworks and practices.

  • Interpersonal & Soft Skills:

    • Leadership: Ability to guide, influence, and motivate project teams and stakeholders.

    • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

    • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify issues and propose effective solutions. Mindset for continuous improvements of delivery model, processes and tools

    • Collaboration & Team Building: Ability to foster a collaborative environment and build strong relationships across departments.

    • Negotiation & Influencing: Skilled in negotiating and influencing stakeholders to achieve project and organizational goals.

    • Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and quality in all PMO activities.

    • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project environments.

    • Customer Segment: Enterprise business 

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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. 

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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. 

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