Head of Enterprise Business Architecture (654911)

About this opportunity
If architecting strategies into execution makes you tick – this is for you!
We're strengthening our forward-looking enterprise architecture practice for Ericsson’s current and future business opportunities. This covers the early engagement of business architecture, via Information, IT applications and technology architecture combined together in solution design for our enterprise.

Do you want to join our team and play a key role in Ericsson’s Digital Transformation that ventures well beyond traditional organizational boundaries- then look no further!
We are now looking for a Head of Enterprise Business Architecture to join our team!

In this role, you will build and ensure customer/stakeholder value and happiness by collaborating across Ericsson to describe key elements of our Enterprise Architecture. The team will be the business front-end of the Enterprise Architecture unit that has the mission to translate strategies into execution using structured architectural approaches, models and methods.

You will also contribute directly and indirectly to leadership teams and governance forums at strategic and tactical level.

What you will do
Describe the Ericsson Business Architecture as a core part of the company’s group-wide Enterprise Architecture
Ensure that the current and future Business Architecture is described and captured in the knowledgebase - combination of process, structure, and repositories for capturing, assimilating, viewing and sharing a wide range of information - and that these descriptions are practical to use
Support analysis and prioritizing, planning and design of Business Transformations and implementation of strategic change, i.e. translating business needs into change needs for value realization
Steer the evolution of the Business Architecture and making it transparent and accessible across Ericsson and a coordinated part of the Ericsson group-wide Target Architecture Master Plan (“TAMP”)
Build relationships both with business leaders and within EA and IT
Manage and develop experienced Business Architects that together drive the above responsibilities as well as providing mentorship, advice and results to major transformation initiatives


You will bring
MBA, MSC or equivalent through experience
At least 10 years of demonstrated ability in similar position
Strong understanding of Ericsson's Networks business with deep knowledge of Ericsson products and services including broad understanding of new product introduction and sales
Deep understanding of Business Architecture; business models, business capabilities, customer journeys, business processes etc. and how these are supported by business information, applications and technologies.
Proven leadership and partnership skills, able to engage and influence at multiple levels of the organization
Interest and desire to lead people
Ability for critical thinking and providing thought leadership
Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration Skills
A Structured approach


What´s in it for you?
You will be exposed to the whole of Ericsson and get the opportunity to gain practical experiences of how to work in a leading role when strategies are translated into execution. You will drive value from architectural methods and tools and from the results of your team of business architects. The really intriguing part of this opportunity is that you will make sure that things are connected; from the strategic choices of our ecosystem, via modelling and translation into descriptions of requirements onto our business support structures – ultimately making Ericsson a more efficient and effective organization that continues to change and lead in the market.

Application
As the selection process and interviews are ongoing, we encourage you to send your application in English as soon as you can. The role is based in Sweden.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the recruiter lisa.tsiaklides@ericsson.com

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination 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?
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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.

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.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Job details: ICT Line manager
Primary Recruiter: Lisa Tsiaklides