Program Manager, Hardware R&D
The Program Manager will lead complex hardware development processes, ensuring seamless execution from initial prototypes to New Product Introduction. They will collaborate across engineering, operations, and procurement teams to drive product strategy and design goals.
- Hybrid
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Aug 28, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
As a Program Manager, you will play a vital role in organizing and managing intricate hardware development processes. Your work will have a direct impact on product strategy and design, with high visibility within the organization. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, and external suppliers, to ensure seamless execution from prototypes to New Product Introduction (NPI). Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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. Learn more about life at Nokia [https://www.nokia.com/careers/life-at-nokia/]. Our recruitment process 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 [https://www.nokia.com/careers/#recruitment-process]. Some of our benefits in Canada [https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/canada/]: * Corporate Retirement Savings Plan * Health and dental benefits * Short-term disability, and long-term disability * Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay * Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) * Paid time off for holidays and Vacation * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Tuition Assistance Plan * Adoption assistance * Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role. All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
What you’ll do
The Program Manager will lead complex hardware development processes, ensuring seamless execution from initial prototypes to New Product Introduction. They will collaborate across engineering, operations, and procurement teams to drive product strategy and design goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and possess at least 15 years of program management experience in hardware or semiconductor development. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.
Benefits
• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan • Health and dental benefits • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Paid time off • Vacation • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Assistance Plan • Adoption assistance • Employee Assistance Program
Listed skills
- Risk ManagementPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
- Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
- Cross-Functional CollaborationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Program management
- Hardware development
- ASIC development
- IC development
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Budget management
- Supply chain operations
- Product lifecycle management
- NPI
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project execution
- Technical leadership
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time Off Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Procurement
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Innovation
- New Product Development
- Operations
- Program Management
- Purchasing
- Transport Networks
- Product Strategy
Job areas
- Technology
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Hardware Program Manager
- Research and Development Manager
- Research and Development Managers
- Natural Sciences Managers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
