We are now looking for a Local Product Owner to own, prioritize, and maintain the backlogs of dedicated development teams. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Area Product Owners, HW and SW Engineers, and Project Managers to ensure your teams’ work aligns with overall product development goals.
You will manage the backlogs of two development teams working on RF Power Amplifier and Digital Pre-Distortion solutions, ensuring that both hardware and software perspectives are fully considered. You’ll be joining a supportive, skilled team where cooperation and knowledge sharing are part of everyday work.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Own, maintain, and clearly communicate team-level backlog, ensuring transparent prioritization and well-defined items
- Drive agile practices, define and uphold the Definition of Done (DoD), ensure high-quality delivery, and contribute to test planning to support reliable, predictable outcomes
- Act as the primary interface between stakeholders and the development team, participate in Feature Planning, and coordinate dependencies with other teams to keep development flowing smoothly
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Must-have:
- 3+ years' experience in a technology-driven environment, with proven experience in hardware development teams (telecommunications, networking, or related technology industry) and a demonstrated understanding of SW development life cycles.
- Knowledge of hardware development processes, familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), and the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts across hardware and software domains
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills (especially for coordinating dependencies and cross-team synchronization)
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities for defining and prioritizing backlog items, and the ability to prioritize effectively and maintain a transparent backlog
- B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. You can also come from a business background if you have technical interest and relevant experience.
Nice-to-have:
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar agile certification
- Interest in additional responsibilities, such as project planning, budgeting, and resource management
If we've caught your interest, please apply as soon as possible, as we will fill the position once a suitable candidate is identified.
Please note that this role requires presence at the Oulu office and we are not offering international relocation option for this position.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Some of our benefits in Finland:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
- Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
- Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
- Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
- Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
- Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade