Head of Deployment. Mobile Financial Services (443703)

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?
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Our Exciting Opportunity !
As Head of Deployment, Mobile Financial Services (MFS), you will be accountable for and provide overall direction for MFS Deployment, System Integration and Application Development Maintenance. Your responsibilities will cover a highly skilled organization of approx. 150 employees spanning multiple countries. This exciting role is responsible for the direct line management of a team of about 15-20 senior employees. This role will report directly to Head of Mobile Financial Services.
As a senior leader and a member of the MFS Leadership Team, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong ability to innovate, collaborate, be result-oriented and a problem-solver in a highly fast-paced organization.
You will
Work collaboratively with peers to develop and execute on MFS strategies and plans
Effectively build, lead and develop the global MFS Deployment organization
Be responsible for all System Integration Service Delivery of MFS
Secure Customer satisfaction and value thru an efficient Service Delivery
Establish delivery part of end-to-end SW Delivery Pipeline

Key attributes:
Broadly diversified experience in MFS domain from technical, customer and market knowledge dimensions
Solid business understanding and knowledge of Operator realities
Excellent skills in Customer relationship and escalation management
Instrumental skills in negotiation and communication
Strong financial acumen and financial analytical skills
Ability to create strategy and execution to industrialize 3rd party solutions with EWP product as customer solutions evolve
Be innovative and accountable for project implementation costs to be delivered within the planned scope budget
Flexibility to travel and meet customers regularly (minimum 100 days of travel) and be accountable for Ericsson project roll-out and securing consequent RFS, PAC & FAC milestones for Ericsson

Leadership:
Focused on effective execution while navigating complexity and ambiguity
Effective communication, collaboration, problem-solving and analytical skills
High integrity with a strong focus on compliance and the ability to foster a speak-up culture
A role model of courageous leadership; curious and willing to challenge the status quo
An inclusive leadership style with experience of matrix leadership

To be successful in the role you should have
A Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or a related discipline
Experience in direct interaction with C-levels on the customer side, former leadership responsibility, preferably in diverse cultural/geographic settings
Experience of working in multiple countries (preferred)

Recruitment process:
Recruiter: Kamila Zych (kamila.zych@ericsson.com)
Please submit your application documents in English as soon as possible.
Role is based in Karlskrona, Sweden
Security clearance including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.

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What´s in it for you?
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 serve as 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
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.
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || || Karlskrona || ServEng
Job details: Service Delivery Line Manager