Director of Apac Ip Data Center Business Development

Joining Nokia at this moment is an exhilarating opportunity, especially in the realm of Data Center networks. As a global leader in telecommunications, Nokia is committed to investing in new Data Center networking solutions, including Data Center Fabric, Automation, and high-performance network connectivity solutions. Our solutions are designed to meet the stringent connectivity requirements of AI and machine learning workloads in high performance computing environment.

With innovations like the Nokia Data Center Fabric and Data Center Automation, which enhances reliability and simplifies operations, and with our cutting-edge IP routing and gateway technologies, we are transforming the landscape of Data Center networking. By becoming a part of our team, you'll have the chance to shape the future of technology, collaborate with top industry professionals, and make a significant impact on a global scale.

As the Director of IP Data Center Business Development Asia Pacific, reporting to the VP, Head of IP Networks Asia Pacific, you will play a pivotal role in driving our go-to-market strategy and expanding our presence in the Data Center market. Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead the business development initiatives for Nokia IP Data Center networks solution (including Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway, Data Center Automation) for Asia Pacific market
- Contribute to technical pre-sales/sales strategy and go-to-market plan for Nokia IP Data Center networks business for Asia Pacific market
- Work with Nokia APAC regional IP Business Development team, Product Line Management, Pre-sales, and Sales team to implement plan to grow Data Center networks business for Asia Pacific
- Meet with customers and business partners frequently to promote Nokia IP Data Center networks solution
- Interact with Nokia global IP Networks Division headquarter to represent APAC IP Data Center market requirements and coordinate necessary global support to develop Data Center networks business in APAC
- Business Development experience for 10+ years
- Experience in developing business from the Data Center networking segment in Enterprise, Cloud, and Telco customers
- Partner/Channel collaboration experience
- Understanding and knowledge of IP Data Center Fabric and Automation market and competitor landscape (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
- Knowledge in IP Data Center networking technologies (e.g. IP/Ethernet/BGP/VXLAN/EVPN, AI DC Networking RoCEv2/UEC, Container, Kubernetes, Cloud, IPSec, MACSec, DDoS,..etc)
- Strong communication skills and a team player in a matrix organization, who understands that we achieve more when we work together.
- Singapore citizen or PRs are encouraged to apply

**Come create the technology that helps the world act together**

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 will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
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**What we offer**

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

**Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer**

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by BloombergWorkplace Pride Global Benchmark

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