EPG Test Program Manager (519626)

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
Come, and be where it begins.

Our Exciting Opportunity
Do you love driving things and supporting other persons to do a great job? We believe that when we all work together, magic will happen. At Ericsson in Gothenburg, we are a unit of 500 highly talented software developers and engineers, creating the best Gateways for the telecom industry. For more than 20 years we have provided the world with mobile broadband. Today, almost half of the world’s population uses our product. We provide terabits speeds and focus now on creating a better tomorrow, by improving the connected society and bringing 5G to the world.
We are looking for a Test Program Manager to join PDG (Product Development Group) Gateway to optimize the use of our test capabilities, ensure that we continuously refine the way we work, and secure that we always have a known test status. In this role, you will secure that test activities are planned, coordinated, executed and visualized on system level and that we have needed test environment and test tools in the right time. At the PDG Gateway we are responsible for the development and release of Gateway products. Much of the testing is done by the development teams, but we also have teams dedicated to integration test and extensive regression testing. We take pride in that we have automated most of the test execution and parts of the analysis of test results, since this enables fast feedback loops. The test teams are mainly located in Sweden, China and India.. You will report to the Head of Gateway Continuous Integration & Delivery, located in Gothenburg.

You will
Secure and adapt test capability prioritization according to needs
Provide a holistic view of test activity plans and progress on system level to key stakeholders, such as Program Manager and System Owner
Plan and drive system test activities for 4G and 5G core networks in tight collaboration with development and release, across organizations
Visualize dependencies and drive risk mitigation
Ensure test environment for function test on system level and system test, including tools for development
Implement and maintain an effective communication structure for the test program
Drive continuous improvement of test flow efficiency


To be successful in the role you must have
Ability to focus, take proactive decisions and follow through to wanted effect: result oriented
Ability to quickly involve key people and ensure fast response to changes.
Experience from DevOps transformations and culture
Experience in project management in a Lean and Agile world
Effective communication skills and be Fluent in English, written and oral
Experience and good understanding of R&D and SW development
Good listening and analyzing skills and enjoy cooperating with others

As Test Program Manager you are a leader in the organization and as such you together with other leaders guide our teams. Therefore, it is important for you to have a high interest in people, processes, and technologies.
We also believe you are passionate about delivering high-quality testing, you believe in Lean and Agile principles and that you thrive on continuously challenging yourself and the organization towards better and faster customer value while having fun.

What´s in it for you?
Every day we strive to make our Gateways better than yesterday, integrating continuously and delivering to customer as often as possible.
We believe in trust – we trust each other to do the right things. Therefore, we believe in taking decisions as close to the product and technical expertise as possible.
We believe in trying new things and learning from our mistakes. Personal development propels our company growth and collective knowledge.
We believe in sharing our insights as a way to create an even better Gateway.
We believe in the importance of being happy, we enjoy and feel passionate about what we do: we will create magic together, nothing that can stop us! Do you want to join our team and support us finding the best ways to inspire, serve and lead our awesome teams?As a leader, you will be part of fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and trust. At Gateway, we do things slightly differently. We guarantee that you will develop as a leader and grow together with the organization.
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness are cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process
Location for this role: Göteborg, Sweden
Last day to apply: 2021-03-08
The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application as soon as possible.
In case of questions please contact the recruiter: Johanna Kristensen at johanna.kristensen@ericsson.com
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email
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Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.