Head of Agile Coaching Chapter (739229)

About this opportunity
Are you looking for the fast-paced, innovative environment of a start-up backed by the resources and capabilities of a global technology leader like Ericsson?
We are looking for the Head of the Agile Coaching chapter to join the Digital Center Leadership team. The Digital Center is a key enabler of the end-to-end digital transformation of Ericsson, providing talents, governance, and ways of working to strategic programs such as RAN (Radio Access Networks), Cloud Native or the hiring journey. The Agile Coaching chapter is responsible for fostering Agile excellence in the programs while fulfilling the need for Agile Coaches.
As the Head of the Agile Coaching chapter, you will be responsible for bringing the chapter to the next level of maturity, improving ways of working and assets, driving team dynamic and talent pool development. This will be done in strong coordination with key stakeholders of the Ericsson Agile Network.
Are you passionate about Agile with a proven record of accomplishment of applying agile in a tangible way in complex organizations, finding relevant trade-offs and solutions to progressively raise the level of maturity? Are you experienced in building, growing, and taking care of successful teams? Do you exhibit strong problem-solving capabilities and a result-oriented demeanor? If yes, then this position is for you!

What you will do
Attract, empower, inspire, grow, and lead a team of top performing Agile Coaches.
Partner with the different strategic transformation programs to optimize staffing for the benefit of our transformation and the growth of our talents.
Be the chapter inspiring leader, defining, and continuously improving the chapter members agile related ways of working, ensuring fit for purpose in the context of our transformation.
Engage hands on with the different programs to help them position and improve Agile ways of working in their context and identify improvement areas.
Build a culture of dedication, psychological safety and belonging in the chapter while driving collaboration and practices alignment with other Agile communities.
Support Ericsson’s Agile maturity improvement through targeted initiatives and training.


You will bring
Proven experience with several agile approaches: Design Thinking, Agile at Scale (e.g., SAFe, LeSS), Kanban, XP, SCRUM, and be fluid in applying and adapting to the appropriate one(s) to the context.
Demonstrable experience at driving hands on Agile transformations from design to implementation as an Agile practitioner (coach, scrum master...).
In-depth knowledge of Ericsson digital transformation execution model, ideally including having worked in the context of E2E journey transformation and capabilities build up.
A proven track record at building and managing high performing cross-cultural teams.
Show experience coaching and training individuals and teams in Agile concepts and practices.
Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving ability with logical reasoning, creative thinking, and the ability to be pragmatic, focus on progress before perfection.
An entrepreneurial and experimental attitude, eager to drive innovation through trial and error.


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 our team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
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Primary location for this role: Kista, Sweden.

If you have any questions, you can contact recruiter Aleksandra Rusa-Warda aleksandra.rusa-warda@ericsson.com.
You will report to the Head of Digital Center.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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.
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 739229