Head of RE Labs & Fabs Infrastructure
Nokia · Espoo
Hybridexecutive💰 6,000–7,300 EUROperations · ManufacturingPublicerad 04.08.2026 klo 03.00
Kompetenser
data center engineeringhvac systemselectrical systemsportfolio managementcomplianceoperational excellencepue optimizationsafety systemsenvironmental systemsinformation securityproject deliverycost efficiencystrategic planninglifecycle management
Jobbeskrivning
Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: You will develop and lead the strategic roadmap for data center, manufacturing and lab real estate to align capacity, modernization, consolidation and expansion with business and R&D needs. You will own technical governance and compliance for critical infrastructure, setting standards and lifecycle requirements for electrical, mechanical, safety, environmental and information security systems. You will lead complex builds, expansions and transformations while driving operational excellence, uptime, PUE improvements, energy and cost efficiency, and meeting safety, schedule and budget targets. Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges that are published in the job info, and the role requires 10 years' experience in data center or lab critical facilities engineering with strong HVAC, electrical and multi‑site portfolio management skills. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. 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 1. Strategic Real Estate Infrastructure Planning Define real estate infrastructure strategy for data center, manufacturing and lab spaces, including capacity planning, modernization, consolidation, and future expansion Align technical infrastructure needs with Real Estate portfolio plans and corporate strategic priorities Evaluate site suitability for new or expanded lab environments 2. Technical Real Estate Governance Own governance for data center, manufacturing & lab infrastructure within Real Estate, including standards, lifecycle requirements, and approval processes Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, safety, environmental, and information security standards Establish design and operational frameworks for high‑density compute, cooling, and power systems 3. Program & Project Delivery Lead or oversee complex projects involving data center, lab or manufacturing builds, expansions, and facility transformations Coordinate with other Real Estate teams, Engineering, Business stakeholders and IT to ensure technical requirements are integrated into RE project delivery Ensure execution meets safety, compliance, quality, schedule, and budget targets 4. Operational Excellence & Performance Monitor operational performance indicators including uptime, energy usage, capacity, and environmental metrics Drive optimization programs for power usage effectiveness (PUE), energy cost efficiency, and sustainability Lead risk assessments, failure analyses, and mitigation plans for critical systems 5. Financial & Portfolio Management Support development of business cases, cost models, REBC packages, and strategic investments for real estate technical infrastructure Manage Opex/Capex planning, forecasting, and oversight for data center, manufacturing & lab real estate related projects Identify cost-saving opportunities through consolidation, modernization, or system improvements 6. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Engage regularly with R&D, Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Security, EHS, and other Real Estate counterparts Ensure technical infrastructure decisions reflect both engineering requirements and Real Estate constraints Facilitate transparent communication among all stakeholders 7. Risk, Compliance & Safety Implement strong risk‑management frameworks addressing critical systems, redundancy levels, security requirements, and incident preparedness Ensure operations comply with global standards, local regulations, and corporate policies Lead readiness assessments and troubleshooting during critical outages or events KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You have: 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 lead