Solution Specialist

As a Solution Specialist, you will support pre-sales activities in the IP Network Services domain by developing customer-focused solutions, proposals, and service offers. You will prepare key deliverables including IP Solution Descriptions, Statements of Work (SoW), service costings, CCRs (Care Contracts), and compliance documents. Working closely with global sales teams and customers, you will contribute to successful bid and tender responses and help drive business growth.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Prepare high-quality IP network related Services responses for RFPs and RFQs.
• Develop and support IP service solutions, proposals, and proactive business offerings aligned with customer and organizational requirements.
• Prepare and maintain solution documentation, including Statements of Work (SoW), compliance documentation, change requests, and service cost estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers to gather requirements and support IP solution development activities.
• Create, standardize, and maintain business documents, templates, and process-related materials to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Utilize knowledge of IP networking technologies and related services to contribute to solution design and service delivery initiatives.
• Apply analytical thinking and creativity to address challenges, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver effective solutions within demanding timelines.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communications, Computer Science, or equivalent with 7+ years of experience on IP technologies and related services.
• Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS, BGP, MPLS VPN, Segment Routing, QoS, IPv4/IPv6, Carrier Ethernet, EVPN-VXLAN, and network security fundamentals.
• Experience in preparing IP Network technical services proposals and responding to complex RFPs/RFIs.
• Experience in deployment, care, and professional services costing.
• Experience in pre-sales, bid management, tendering, and proposal development activities.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to deliver high-quality results while collaborating effectively in a global team environment.

• Ability to develop creative, out-of-the-box solutions and work effectively under tight timelines and dynamic business conditions.
• Cross-cultural collaboration skills, global mindset, and experience engaging with stakeholders across diverse geographies.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility