AI Project Manager

Family Description

Information Technology (IT) acts as an internal function the developing, running, and maintaining of the IT systems and platforms Nokia is running on. Develops and maintains applications to meet the business needs of the organisation. Covers the performance and monitoring of day-to-day database and system activities as well as the provision of remote support to users regarding hardware and software problems.

Subfamily Description

IT Advancement & Design (ITA) comprises further development of information technologies and IT platforms for business solutions and services. Covers driving of proactive needs analysis ensuring that business needs, demands and challenges are well understood, and that business execution plans and capabilities are delivered on time and within budget. Contains management of demands and priorities while assuring alignment with the corporate strategy and budget. Comprises optimisation, harmonisation, and implementation of Nokias IT environment and systems by providing area specific knowledge. Covers representation of the whole IT organisation to global or regional business stakeholders and user communities. Works closely with the different service providers that are part of the IT eco-system, governs their performance, and acts as main interface between IT and the business including incident escalations. Comprises identification of opportunities for process and concept development as well as improvements. Covers planning and managing of the development, testing, and implementation of process / concept improvements and system changes at own responsibility area. Contains translation of requirements into system terminology and functionality as well as the delivery of process and system end-user training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• Proven experience with overall experience of 10-15 years and working as a Project Manager, preferably in AI/ML or technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of GenAI technologies and development processes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Leadership experience in a technical project management role.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in managing AI/ML platforms or tools.
• Familiarity with software development and data science workflows.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business analysts.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure project goals are met.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders and senior management.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure project objectives are being met.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure they align with the approved budget.