VP IP Hardware Engineering

The Vice President, Hardware Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the hardware engineering strategy for Nokia's IP Networks portfolio , delivering industry-leading networking products for the Web Scale, Service Provider, Enterprise, and Critical Infrastructure markets. This executive leader drives innovation, product development, organizational excellence, and technology investment across a global engineering organization responsible for advanced networking platforms and systems. As a key member of the engineering leadership team, the Vice President partners closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and executive leadership to develop and deliver market-leading solutions that achieve customer, business, and financial objectives. The role is accountable for engineering execution, technology strategy, organizational performance, and long-term competitiveness of the hardware portfolio. Experience 20+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including leadership of large, global engineering organizations. Proven success delivering complex networking, cloud infrastructure, datacenter, or related hardware platforms from concept through volume deployment. Demonstrated experience leading senior engineering leaders and globally distributed teams across multiple regions and disciplines. Experience managing large-scale R&D organizations, significant operating budgets, and strategic technology investments. Strong track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations in fast-paced technology environments as well as building out new teams in international geographic regions. Experience working directly with hyperscale, service provider, enterprise, government, or critical infrastructure customers is highly desirable. Technical Expertise Deep understanding of networking technologies, systems architecture, hardware engineering, and product development methodologies. Extensive knowledge of Ethernet switching, routing, optical networking, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance networking systems. Experience with advanced ASIC development, hardware-software co-design, high-speed interfaces, system integration, and platform architecture. Strong understanding of design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), reliability engineering, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence practices. Leadership and Business Acumen Proven ability to align engineering strategy with business objectives, market opportunities, and customer requirements. Demonstrated success balancing innovation, execution, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Experience leading organizational transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate technology strategy and investment priorities to senior leadership, customers, and stakeholders. Collaboration and Influence Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive influencing skills. Proven ability to drive alignment across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and executive leadership teams. Demonstrated success building trusted relationships across customers, partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Global Leadership Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic, global environment. Strong track record of developing future leaders through coaching, mentoring, talent development, and succession planning. Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline required. Advanced technical degree and/or MBA strongly preferred.