Head of Executive Communications, Mobile Infrastructure

The Head of Executive Communications, Mobile Infrastructure, leads the strategy and execution for one of Nokia's two primary business segments. Mobile Infrastructure sits at the centre of Nokia's competitive position in the market encompassing the transition to AI-native networks, the global build-out of 5G and the AI-RAN opportunity. 

The role operates within Nokia’s functional GMC model reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications & Executive Messaging. The role holder works within Nokia's functional communications model and will be the most senior communications role for this business, orchestrating resources from the media relations, internal communications, analyst relations teams and external agencies to deliver integrated, high-quality communications against the MI business plan. This role plays a critical part in shaping the perception of Nokia’s Mobile Infrastructure positioning ensuring that story is told with clarity, conviction and commercial impact.

The individual in this role serves as the primary communications partner to the Mobile Infrastructure President, providing counsel on positioning, reputation and stakeholder engagement, and translating the business's priorities into communications plans that drive commercial and reputational outcomes. This requires deep knowledge of the competitive landscape, strong communications experience and the ability to build trusted partnerships with senior business leaders.

The role requires someone who is both a strategist and a practitioner, capable of shaping the narrative and ensuring quality execution.

Your responsibilities

Executive and strategic communications 

• Develop and own the integrated communications strategy for the Mobile Infrastructure business group that anticipates key business moments, product milestones, industry events and competitive dynamics.
• Serve as the dedicated communications partner to the MI President and leadership, providing strategic counsel on positioning, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare the MI President for high-profile external engagements including media interviews, analyst briefings, customer events, major industry forums and speaking opportunities.
• Develop executive content for the MI President including speeches, keynotes, op-eds, LinkedIn content and internal addresses.
• Define and evolve the narrative architecture for Mobile Infrastructure and ensure the MI President's external voice is consistent, credible and aligned with Nokia's broader corporate narrative.
• Act as a trusted adviser to MI leadership on internal messaging, change communications and employee engagement ensuring employees are informed, engaged and aligned to business strategy and priorities.
• Alongside the media and industry analyst relations team, plan media and analyst engagement for Mobile Infrastructure, including proactive story development, spokesperson preparation and reactive issues management.

Resource Orchestration and Ways of Working

• Operate within Nokia's functional GMC model, drawing on media relations, internal communications, analyst relations and agency resources to deliver the MI communications plan. 
• Set clear briefs, priorities and quality standards for functional and agency resources contributing to MI communications activity.
• Build strong working relationships across GMC to ensure MI communications are well-served and integrated into Nokia's broader communications output.
• Be willing to operate hands-on - writing, briefing, preparing and executing directly where needed.

Reputation and Issues Management

• Coordinate and plan communications response to high-risk or fast-moving and sensitive issues affecting the business.
• Maintain preparedness for rapid response across reputational, operational and competitive scenarios.
• Work in close partnership with Legal, People and other GMC teams to ensure aligned and appropriate responses.

Your skills and experience

You must have:

• Extensive senior communications experience within the technology, telecoms or infrastructure sector, with a track record of operating at business group or equivalent level.

• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that span external, internal and executive communications.

• Strong executive communications and advisory skills, with experience preparing and positioning senior leaders for high-profile engagements.

• The ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with strong strategic instinct and the ability to connect communications decisions to business context and reputational considerations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across a range of formats and audiences.

• A confident and proactive approach to AI: using AI to enhance research and accelerate content development, synthesise inputs and increase the overall quality and pace of communications work.

• High personal discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively under pressure and at pace.

It would be advantageous if you also had:

• Knowledge of the mobile networks landscape. 

• Experience managing communications in a high-profile competitive environment with well-resourced competitors.

• Background in operating within a matrixed, functional communications model.

• An understanding of AI, network infrastructure or related technology narratives.

• Experience managing or contributing to major global industry events such as MWC or equivalent.

Final job grade could be changed based on the selected candidate’s experience

About the Team

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

About Us

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. 

Our recruitment process

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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.

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