Lead Consultant Cloud and Automation

You'll have the opportunity to engage with clients across Europe and the MEA markets, traveling on-site to elevate their connectivity solutions. As part of our team, you'll spearhead consulting business development, driving sales and delivery for key accounts, ensuring clients seamlessly transition to cutting-edge cloud and automated operations. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to influence the future of technology. Bring your expertise and creativity to shape transformative solutions and thrive in this exciting role

**How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn**
- Lead strategic cloud transformation initiatives leveraging Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure) for client success.
- Design and implement Cloud Native Core and Automation architecture, including CI/CD, Test Automation, and Orchestration solutions.
- Drive innovation in OSS/BSS, Orchestration, Network Assurance, AI Ops, and 5G slicing to meet evolving customer needs.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
- Engage with CxO and Director-level executives, fostering relationships that enhance client partnerships and business opportunities.
- Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments to ensure successful project delivery and excellence. Travel to customer sites in Europe and MEA, actively participating in hands-on engagements to facilitate on-the-ground transformations.

**Key Skills And Experience**
- Strong financial acumen in Telco operations, business case development, and ROI analysis. Deep expertise in Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Cloud Native, AWS, GCP, Azure) and Cloud-Based Automation Architecture (CI/CD, Test Automation, Orchestration). Extensive knowledge of Core Networks (PaCo, Voice Core, IMS Core), OSS/BSS, 5G slicing, and AI Ops, with familiarity in TMF, ETSI, and 3GPP standards.
- Proven experience leading cloud transformation and core network modernization. Adept at engaging CxO and Director-level executives, bridging technical and business discussions to drive strategic decisions. Skilled in digital transformation program execution, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact stakeholder management. An influential leader and mentor with exceptional communication skills. Proactive, customer-focused, and structured in problem-solving. Thrives in high-pressure environments with a global mindset and willingness to travel.

Ready to shape the future of Cloud & Automation in Telecom? Join us

**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 the capabilities needed 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 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 Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

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

**About The Team**

As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr