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How did your career journey lead you to project management? What do you like best about being a Nokia employee?

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My name is Grace Matthews and I'm a fourth-year marketing student at the University of Ottawa looking for my last Co-Op placement. I'm very interested in what its like to become a Nokia employee.

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    Jennifer S. Project Manager

    Hi,

    My career journey led me to project management two years ago. The journey naturally evolved into project management through a combination of education, experience, and passion for organization. I

    I find great fulfillment in working as a woman in a predominantly male environment at Nokia. Despite being surrounded by men, I am empowered to contribute to team decisions and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

  • Gabriela V.
    Gabriela V. Knowledge Program Manager

    For me, it was a natural process. I always enjoyed talking with people and making things happen.


    Still, as a recruiter, I began managing a few recruitment projects. It seemed to me something interesting, so when the opportunity arose to go to the Delivery team, I took it. It ended up being more technical than expected, so I kept an eye on Nokia's internal market and moved to the Training & Certification team (where I can continue using what I learned during my time on the Delivery 😁).