Technical project manager

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

The Domain TPM (Technical Project Manager)  is accountable for the technical success of the project, starting as early as pre-sales through delivery and handover to operations and Care. The TPM is the primary customer communications interface on technical topics and leads the technical aspects of the project across the teams/members. Projects range from single domain to multi-domain Nokia (e.g. cross-BU/BG) to multi-domain Nokia and 3rd party. 

Job Description

The CNS S&C Cloud Domain team is responsible for Infra platform deliveries including NCP/OCP platforms, support of Orchestration/Automation and Multi-Vendor Cloud technologies.  NCP is Nokia Cloud Platform built on RedHat OpenShift (OCP).  The emphasis, as always, is Quality and Timeliness.

We are seeking an outstanding Technical PM to lead deliveries of NCP/OCP Infra Platforms and the support of Multi-Vendor Cloud technologies.  Our customers are the largest telecom providers in the world with deep emphasis on reliability and performance. The Technical PM with CNS is a Technical Management role with emphasis on Technical The candidate is highly proficient in Cloud technologies (NCS, Kubernetes, OCP, NCP), has a “roll up your sleeve, hands-on” mentality and unafraid to get out of comfort zones. 

Requirements

The individual has 4+ years of experience, technically managing and leading project deliveries for customers’ core telecom networks with a focus on Infra Cloud Platforms. 

A deep, *hands-on* understanding of Cloud technologies is required - including Native Cloud, OCP, VMWare, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker. Has an outstanding track record and good understanding of Nokia CNS Cloud Blueprint architecture.

All of our Core Applications are Cloudified/Native Cloudified (VNF/CNF) and a strong understanding of multivendor Cloud technologies is required to support onboarding tasks.

Preferably, should have worked as a lead integrator or a solution architect in delivering complex software systems. An excellent software background & deep understanding of software, API integration. A minimum BSEE/BSCE/BSCS degree. Masters preferred.

You will be working with Integrators/Solution Architects from local and Global Delivery Centers and will need to be flexible and adaptable to working styles, cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

Technical Management and control implementation of Cloud Infra projects with a focus on NCP/OCP, Orchestration (NCOM) and Automation (NCD) platforms

Manages all technical aspects/activities within the project related to infrastructure and Cloud  - including requirements, architecture, development, integration and testing (including Customer ATP). Follows the Nokia AIM (Advanced Integration Methodology).

Primary customer interface for management aspects related to the technical solution. The ability to quickly relate to technical issues and proactively assemble the right team and drive to resolution will be a strong added plus.

Obtain formal customer sign-off on requirements and technical acceptance of solution.

Technical leadership and Support PTA (Project Turn over to Delivery) process by reviewing and commenting from a technical perspective on project SOW (Statement of Work), BOM (Bill of Material), Solution Architecture and expected timeline.

Identify CR (Change Request) opportunities. Coordinate technical analysis with SA and costing of CRs. Plan and track execution of CRs approved by PM

Service Communication Proxy (SCP)

The SCP is the 5G core network function that allows service-based architecture to deliver its maximal benefit. It acts like a "switch" between network functions, simplifying interconnection between NFs. It provides load balancing, protocol adaptation and provides a single location to probe and observe signaling communication in the core.

Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP)

The Security Edge Protection Proxy enables secure interconnect between 5G networks. The SEPP ensures end-to-end confidentiality and/or integrity between source and destination network for all 5G interconnect roaming messages.