Nokia Technologies are looking for a Director of Business Strategy & Development, who drives strategy development and owns annual planning processes. In addition to Business Group strategy, the core responsibilities of the team include commercial strategy development and go-to-market planning, market intelligence, new business development, and management of cross-functional strategic projects.

 

8+ years of proven experience on strategy, market analysis, and analytical problem solving from top-tier strategy / management consulting, investment banking, or private equity Strong academic record with a master’s degree in a relevant field Proven track-record of delivering excellent results in demanding fast-paced project environments Strategic thinker with a strong command of analytical problem solving and data analytics Highly proficient in market analysis, market modeling, and market opportunity sizing Strong command of P&L modeling, profitability and cash flow analysis, and business case modeling Experience in combining market and / or operational quantitative models with P&L modeling (e.g. as part of M&A or other strategic decision making) Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively at different levels of abstraction Able to handle complex concepts and translate complex analyses into clear recommendations Team player with ability and drive to independently produce quality deliverables on tight deadlines

  Business Group strategy Owns strategy and annual planning processes at Nokia Technologies Delivers analytical insights into business performance and identifies development areas  Drives strategic decision making with structured problem solving and rigorous data analysis Develops business and investment cases and argumentation for new business opportunities  Collaborates closely across TECH to enable effective strategy development and implementation Develops high-quality decision materials and executive level presentations for key stakeholders Market intelligence Develops and maintains market data models (market sizing, breakdowns, forecasts) Delivers analytical insights into market trends, competitive dynamics, and business opportunities Identifies and leverages relevant internal and external data to deliver fit-for-purpose analyses Generates foresight, identifies market and business disruptions, analyzes competitive dynamics  Leads the development of market intelligence processes, tools and methods Commercial strategy and business development Drives commercial strategy development and go-to-market planning Identifies and analyzes commercial opportunities (incl. market and opportunity sizing) Develops commercial approach for new verticals outside of existing licensing programs Develops new business opportunities to drive growth Strategic projects Facilitates and manages cross-functional projects and drives collaborative problem solving Drives data analysis, problem solving, and content development in strategic projects Performs rigorous analyses to deliver key insights and support decision making