Head of RE Labs & Fabs Infrastructure

Job Description

We invite you to apply for the Head of RE Labs & Fabs Infrastructure role, a pivotal opportunity for a strategic thinker passionate about shaping critical infrastructure. In this position, you will develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap for our data center, manufacturing, and lab Real Estate, ensuring alignment with our business, R&D, and capacity needs. You will be instrumental in guaranteeing our infrastructure environments meet stringent performance, resiliency, energy, and compliance requirements, while also driving significant improvements in cost efficiency, footprint utilization, and long-term operational sustainability. If you are adept at establishing standardized governance, robust risk controls, and advanced technical planning methodologies, and thrive on fostering cross-functional alignment among engineering, IT, security, and Real Estate stakeholders to support scalable business growth, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity and join our innovative team.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Strategic Real Estate Infrastructure PlanningDefine real estate infrastructure strategy for data center, manufacturing and lab spaces, including capacity planning, modernization, consolidation, and future expansionAlign technical infrastructure needs with Real Estate portfolio plans and corporate strategic prioritiesEvaluate site suitability for new or expanded lab environments Technical Real Estate GovernanceOwn governance for data center, manufacturing & lab infrastructure within Real Estate, including standards, lifecycle requirements, and approval processesEnsure compliance with electrical, mechanical, safety, environmental, and information security standardsEstablish design and operational frameworks for high‑density compute, cooling, and power systems Program & Project DeliveryLead or oversee complex projects involving data center, lab or manufacturing builds, expansions, and facility transformationsCoordinate with other Real Estate teams, Engineering, Business stakeholders and IT to ensure technical requirements are integrated into RE project deliveryEnsure execution meets safety, compliance, quality, schedule, and budget targets Operational Excellence & PerformanceMonitor operational performance indicators including uptime, energy usage, capacity, and environmental metricsDrive optimization programs for power usage effectiveness (PUE), energy cost efficiency, and sustainabilityLead risk assessments, failure analyses, and mitigation plans for critical systems Financial & Portfolio ManagementSupport development of business cases, cost models, REBC packages, and strategic investments for real estate technical infrastructureManage Opex/Capex planning, forecasting, and oversight for data center, manufacturing & lab real estate related projectsIdentify cost-saving opportunities through consolidation, modernization, or system improvements Cross‑Functional CollaborationEngage regularly with R&D, Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Security, EHS, and other Real Estate counterpartsEnsure technical infrastructure decisions reflect both engineering requirements and Real Estate constraintsFacilitate transparent communication among all stakeholders Risk, Compliance & SafetyImplement strong risk‑management frameworks addressing critical systems, redundancy levels, security requirements, and incident preparednessEnsure operations comply with global standards, local regulations, and corporate policiesLead readiness assessments and troubleshooting during critical outages or events

Key Skills And Experience

10 years experience in data center operations, lab infrastructure, critical facilities engineering, or technical real estate management Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling technologies, and facility management for mission‑critical environments Experience managing multi‑site or global lab/data center portfolios Proven success leading complex infrastructure or construction projects Familiarity with safety and compliance standards Proficiency with relevant systems (e.g., DCIM tools, CMMS, CAD/BIM, capacity planning tools, SAP/financial systems) Leadership and stakeholder influence across cross‑functional teams Problem‑solving, decision‑making, and agility in high‑pressure environments Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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.

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About The Team

Corporate Retirement Savings PlanHealth and dental benefitsShort-term disability, and long-term disabilityLife insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base payOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid time off for holidays and VacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Assistance PlanAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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