Early Career Program Manager (721661)

About this opportunity
Do you have a passion for developing early career talent and shaping the workforce of the future? This is an exciting opportunity to deliver on the talent development strategy for Group Function Global Operations (GFGO) and build new solutions that will create a strong pipeline of next generation talent.

We seek a highly skilled and driven individual to lead the development of a new postgraduate program within Global Operations. You will be responsible for building the program, handling the rotation opportunities, and creating a truly outstanding employee experience. You will establish an early careers' community that will enable graduates to connect with our culture and build a strong network within Ericsson. You will also lead the implementation of the new Advisory Board that will work directly with the GFGO Leadership Team on key initiatives.

What you will do
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify the key competencies and skills required for each rotation and ensure they support the overall program objectives.
Develop and implement an effective communication plan to promote the program and attract top talent.
Create and advertise job ads to attract candidates and work with stakeholder units to agree headcount, rotations, mentorship, and post-program support.
Work closely with the People team to ensure program participants receive ongoing support, feedback, and mentorship.
Build the GFGO graduate community, including regular engagement sessions to gather feedback and make ongoing improvements to the program.
Design and implement the Advisory Board for graduates, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles and have the required support.
Develop and lead a meticulous selection process for program participants, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria.
Assemble a working group of volunteers from across the units to drive the program's success and ensure a great employee experience.
Liaise with the employee engagement team internally and roll out any new initiatives to ensure that the program aligns with the organization's overall employee engagement strategy.
Supervise and evaluate the program`s efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
Manage the program budget and ensure all expenditures align with the approved budget and stakeholder expectations.


You will bring
Consistent track record of developing and implementing successful early career or graduate rotation programs.
Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, handle timelines, and work within a budget.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills, being able to collect and analyze data to make informed decisions.
Knowledge of standard methodologies in talent management and development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


Why join GFGO?
In GFGO, we are passionate about simplification. We believe in creating exceptional customer and employee journeys driven by the simplification and digitalization of our end-to-end processes, so we can turn our operations into a competitive advantage for Ericsson.
GFGO is a new group function created specifically to accelerate Ericsson's business transformation and deliver a superior customer and employee experience through outstanding operational excellence!
This is a cross-functional position within GFGO that is aligned with our North Star of delivering an outstanding employee experience.

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity! The chance to use your skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
Visit https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/hiring-process to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

Application:
We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note we cannot accept applications via email.

Primary location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden
The location may be also Romania or India.

For specific questions please contact Recruiter: Monika Nowicka monika.nowicka@ericsson.com

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!


Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more at https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm || India : Delhi : New Delhi || India : Maharashtra : Mumbai || India : Tamil Nadu : Chennai || Romania : Bucharest : Bucharest || Romania : Timisoara : Timisoara
Req ID: 721661