Nokia · 3 days ago
Chief of Staff and Business Operations Lead
520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, 94085-3533, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $385K/yr
15+ years expNokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. The Chief of Staff and Business Operations Lead will partner with the Chief Corporate Development Officer to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and ensure effective execution of corporate initiatives across various teams.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (262)
2024 (264)
2023 (259)
2022 (250)
2021 (296)
2020 (287)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
Leadership Team
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Recent News
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