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Job Description
As an NMS Standards Specialist, you will lead and shape industry standards efforts, focusing on Optical NMS and solution manageability. You will contribute to functional strategy by integrating standardization considerations and engaging with key customers and senior experts on evolving standards. Acting as a liaison between standards organizations and R&D, you will translate specifications into implementable requirements while ensuring alignment with Nokia’s vision. Your expertise in network modeling (UML, YANG) and full FCAPS network management will drive innovation and influence industry policies.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Shape and lead efforts of standards and industry specifications with special emphasis on Optical NMS.
Analyze, develop and implement concepts and solutions as a subject‑matter expert, expanding awareness beyond your core area.
Carry out specialized activities/projects with general direction, influencing others to support decisions and working largely independently.
Analyze situations or data that require review of relevant factors and contribute to functional vision and strategy.
Consistently interact with key customers and senior experts on standard‑related topics.
Participate in alignment and clarifying membership issues within Nokia.
Influence standard and open‑source policies regionally under guidance.

Key Skills And Experience
You have:

Bachelor’s degree with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Optical NMS.
Ability to operate autonomously, analyze, develop, and implement concepts and solutions as a subject‑matter expert.
Experience ensuring plans are put into operation and executing processes to meet customer needs.
Expertise in FCAPS, UML, and YANG.
Energetic, creative engineering skill set focused on standards and network modeling for manageability.

It would be nice if you also had

Demonstrated success in multiple roles, adaptable to manage complex and changing business environments.
Experience in managing advanced professional disciplines with deep theoretical and practical knowledge.
Ability to liaise between standards and R&D, translating specifications into implementable requirements.
Strong communication skills for engaging with executives and external parties, including negotiation on operational matters.

About Us
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks, and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.
What We Offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well‑being programs to support you mentally and physically, employee resource groups, mentoring programs, and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

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