Job Description
You will work in close partnership with the Chief Corporate Development Officer, with associated seniority and empowerment and speaking on behalf of CDO in key strategic discussion internally and externally.
This role focuses on strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment, while the Chief Corporate Development Officer’s Executive Assistant (EA) anchors calendar, communications, and administrative excellence. Together, they form a high-leverage operating system for the CCDO and leadership team.
This role is ideal for a highly analytical, proactive leader with significant business and strategic experience, who can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
It is expected that this is a 2-year role with significant opportunity to step into another key strategic role within Corporate Development or the Company more broadly.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
Strategic Execution & Leadership Enablement
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CCDO, helping translate strategic vision into clear priorities, operating plans, and measurable outcomes
- Drive follow-through on key strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions, strategic evaluations and partnerships, ensuring accountability, progress tracking, and timely escalation of risks
- Own selected strategic initiatives in place of CCDO
- Prepare the CCDO for executive forums, Board-level discussions, and external engagements with concise insights, decision briefs, and narratives
Business Operations & Rhythm of the Business
- Own the operating cadence for the Corporate Strategy organization (OKRs, quarterly planning, performance reviews, leadership offsites)
- Establish and continuously improve processes that enable efficient decision-making and execution across the team
- Track KPIs, strategic milestones, and portfolio health; synthesize insights for leadership review
- Drive talent considerations in partnership with HR lead
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the connective tissue between Corporate Development and key stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Product, Business Groups, HR)
- Drive alignment across initiatives that span multiple teams, ensuring clarity of ownership, timelines, and success metrics
- Support integration efforts for new initiatives, partnerships, or acquisitions as needed
- Support annual and quarterly planning cycles, including headcount planning, budgeting, and strategic goal alignment.
Communications & Executive Readouts
- Develop high-quality executive materials, including strategy decks, leadership updates, and Board-ready content
- Ensure consistent messaging and narrative across Corporate Development initiatives
- Partner with the EA to align communications, meeting objectives, and stakeholder engagement
Partnership with Corporate Development Leadership Team and EA
- Work closely with the Leadership Team and EA to ensure the CCDO’s time, priorities, and decision-making forums are optimized
- Specifically with the EA, align on agendas, pre-reads, and follow-ups for critical meetings to maximize outcomes
- Provide context and strategic input to help the EA anticipate needs and proactively manage workflows
Key Skills And Experience
Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business operations, investment, or a related field
- Strong understanding of corporate development, strategy, and executive-level decision processes
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis skills
- Proven ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of discretion, judgment, and ownership
Success in This Role Looks Like
- CCDO operates with clarity, leverage, and focus on the highest-impact priorities
- Corporate Development initiatives move from concept to execution with discipline and transparency
- Leadership discussions are well-prepared, decision-oriented, and outcome-driven
- The Chief of Staff & Business Operations Lead and Executive Assistant operate as a seamless, trusted partnership
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits in US :
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
