JOB DETAILS

R&D Transformation Lead

CompanyNokia
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Infinera is now part of Nokia. Infinera is revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions. Our offerings include high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, advanced optical compound semiconductor manufacturing, & professional services. As a global supplier, we empower mobile service providers, internet content providers, cloud operators, submarine operators, governments & enterprises to scale network bandwidth, boost service innovation, and automate network operations. We are committed to continuously expanding and enhancing our world-class offerings to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our connectivity solutions are powered by the world’s best embedded & pluggable optical engines, which are designed, developed & manufactured in Infinera’s U.S.-based optical semiconductor fabrication center and are application-optimized for edge, metro, long-haul, and submarine transport networks. Our agile, open, compact & modular networking platforms enable network operators to rapidly and easily take advantage of best-in-class technology. Our software automation solutions optimize traffic flows and automate workloads to enable network operators to cost-effectively deliver secure bandwidth to their customers where and when needed. With these solutions, our goal is to create a connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always, and instantly. What Inspires Us? A connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always & instantly. What Motivates Us? Delivering innovative and impactful coherent optical technologies and open optical solutions that unlock new value for our customers. What Drives Us? To be a valued investment for our shareholders’ money, our customers’ CapEx and our employees’ time by delivering an unrivaled customer experience from an inclusive culture of innovation for our customers.
About the Role

This role owns the two biggest levers for how the R&D organisation evolves: who it works with externally and how it builds capability internally — including the adoption of AI-driven ways of working. The Vendor, Org & AI Transformation Specialist ensures subcontractor quality does not become a delivery liability, that the organisation is structured and skilled for what is ahead, and that AI tools are embedded into engineering workflows in a disciplined, measurable way.


Some of our benefits in India:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
  • Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups 
  • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
  • Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
  • Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
  • Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
  • Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
  • Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility
Key Skills
R&D transformationEngineering program managementTechnical operationsHardware subcontractor managementEmbedded systemsAI tool adoptionGenAIEngineering workflowsHeadcount planningCompetency frameworksOnboarding designStakeholder managementOrganizational designProcurementBOM/AVL managementECR/ECO
Categories
TechnologyManagement & LeadershipEngineeringSoftwareConsulting
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsMedical insuranceHealth check-upsLife and accident insuranceWell-being programsEmployee resource groupsMaternity and paternity leavePersonal support service 24/7Career growth and mobilityTechnical certificationsMentoring programsCoachingDigital learning platformsErgonomic working supportMobile device programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role manages the evolution of the R&D organization by overseeing external vendor partnerships and internal capability building. It focuses on integrating AI-driven workflows into engineering processes while ensuring subcontractor quality and organizational readiness.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
1939
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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