Director of APAC IP Data Center Business Development

Director of IP Data Center Business Development, Asia Pacific

Joining Nokia at this moment is an exhilarating opportunity in Data Center networks. Nokia is a global leader in telecommunications and is investing in new Data Center networking solutions, including Data Center Fabric, Automation, and high-performance network connectivity for AI and machine learning workloads in high-performance computing environments.

With innovations like the Nokia Data Center Fabric and Data Center Automation, which enhance reliability and simplify operations, and with our IP routing and gateway technologies, we are transforming Data Center networking. By joining our team, you will shape the future of technology, collaborate with top industry professionals, and make a global impact.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

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

• Lead the business development initiatives for Nokia IP Data Center networks solutions (including Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway, Data Center Automation) for the 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
• Collaborate with the Nokia APAC regional IP Business Development team, Product Line Management, Pre-sales, and Sales to grow Data Center networks business in Asia Pacific
• Meet with customers and business partners to promote Nokia IP Data Center networks solutions
• Coordinate with Nokia global IP Networks Division headquarters to represent APAC market requirements and obtain global support to develop Data Center networks business in APAC

Key Skills And Experience

• 10+ years of business development experience
• Experience developing business from the Data Center networking segment in Enterprise, Cloud, and Telco customers
• Partner/Channel collaboration experience
• Knowledge of IP Data Center Fabric and Automation market and competitor landscape (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
• Knowledge of IP Data Center networking technologies (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
• Singapore citizen or PRs are encouraged to apply

About Us

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 capabilities 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, opportunities to join 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 recognitions for its commitment to inclusion and equality, including:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made irrespective of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

About The Team

The pandemic highlighted the importance of telecoms networks. Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to deliver more and faster network capacity worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

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