The Head of Platform Engineering Release Management leads release planning and delivery in alignment with the CNS Create process, quality, and security standards. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support Platform Engineering goals across NCOM, NCMT, Universal Installer, Acord, CBAM, and NCD.

Overseeing a team of experienced Release and Project Managers, this position ensures the successful execution of Platform Engineering Automation products, ZTS, and CSF within scope, budget, and timeline. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Regular updates on program status, challenges, and achievements are provided to senior management and stakeholders, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices in program management.

You Have: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
•    Minimum of 20 years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. 
•    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 
•    Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. 
•    Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. 
•    Proficiency in Open-Source Software and Nokia Security processes and requirements. 
•    Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. 

It would be nice if you also had:
•    Experience in implementing and driving performance improvement initiatives 
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. 

•    Drive release planning and delivery through adherence to the CREATE process for Platform Engineering products and tailored CREATE process for ZTS and CSF assets.  
•    Ensure Common delivery standards across Platform Engineering R&D teams. 
•    Represents Plat Eng in CNS security council and drives security improvements and compliance into R&D practices. 
•    Drives common initiatives in Platform Engineering. 
•    You are the Platform Engineering Quality champion and lead Dedicated Quality Reviews. 
•    You have a continuous improvement mindset to drive automation into our test tools and processes. 
•    Updates / manages Plat Eng communication channels such as PowerBI /JIRA/SharePoint.