Nokia opportunity – Head of Business Verticals Applications Programs

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Head of Business Verticals Applications Programs-WHI0000006W

Description

Description/Primary Responsibilities:
This role will:
•  define the vision and objectives of Nokia’s Ovi Verticals project, a project dedicated to launching mass scale, cost effective solutions to reduce development complexity and cost for different businesses which would wish to mobilise their services.
•  Lead, deliver and take to market different customer content offerings (managing the marketing mix) per business vertical, reinforcing Ovi Store’s editorial content roadmap and store identity,  both locally and globally
•  Be the architect of the program to drive active partners, users and downloads
Responsibilities:
Work within the media division to:
-Define segmented consumer offerings by business vertical
-Program manage Ovi Verticals (partnering team, Solutions team and go to market), reporting on the progress of the project to several stakeholders, including senior management
-Prioritise the activities of the partnering team,  solutions team according to the customer offering and local and global content roadmaps
Work across the broader Nokia business, especially the Services marketing organization to:
-Gain buy-in of the segmented business vertical propositions
-Influentially shape the editorial content roadmap
-Run quarterly business reviews of the Ovi Verticals, with internal stakeholders
-Drive strategy development, operational , target setting and reporting

Person Specification:
This role requires an exceptional individual who is capable of formulating, leading and driving a program, both strategically and operationally. Someone with instant credibility, strong leadership skills and a good track record of taking customer propositions to market in a telecoms/digital media environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Commercial acumen. Clear ability to discuss, negotiate and complete agreements at senior level. Track record in a commercial negotiation position essential; training in a professional discipline is desirable. • International Experience. Significant track record of success in Global roles / with Global responsibility, including ability to operate and influence within a multinational, matrixed environment at senior/board level. •Project Management. Evidence of initiating, driving and directing business critical change from concept through to delivery. Strong project / programme management techniques highly desirable. •Customer Proposition development: experience of defining and packaging customer facing propositions and taking them to market within a telecoms/digital media environment.

Network.  Strong network of contacts across the mobile operator and media sector essential.
Technical Understanding.  Broad understanding of core mobile and multi-media technologies is essential.
Education. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years in commercial/media related industries. MBA preferable.
BEHAVIOURS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Organised self-starter: Highly driven self-managing individual who is capable of focusing on getting things done.

Creative thinker: Someone who is prepared to constantly question the status quo, capable of challenging and devising new business models for a traditional industr

Customer Focused: Puts the customer first in every decision making situation. Very strong intellectual capabilities.

Influence. Highly persuasive with outstanding interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Stature, credibility and presence to influence at the most senior levels and with external stakeholders.  Flexibility to adapt style to suit the audience.

Networking. Quickly builds relationships and works collaboratively across business units / divisions
Results Orientation. Strong focus on delivery, bottom-line and results. Thrives on challenges and resilient in the face of setbacks.

Managing Performance. Manages the performance of others giving clear accountability, rewarding success and taking swift action to address underperformance.

Job

Marketing & Sales Development

Primary Location

US-White Plains

Other Locations

GB-London

Organization

Services

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager

Education Level

Master’s Degree (±18 years)

Job Type

Experienced

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes, 50% of the time

Unposting Date

14/Oct/09

Contact Name – External

Andrea Borean

Contact Email – External

andrea.borean (at) nokia.com

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