Head of IT Portfolio - Finance (631423)

Our Exciting Opportunity

Enthusiastic to embark on our Composable Enterprise journey? Are you based in Stockholm, Sweden or willing to relocate for a permanent job opportunity? (This is NOT an LTA opportunity and would require a full time move to Stockholm for the successful candidate).

At Solution Area Enterprise Systems within Ericsson’s Group IT, we run IT like a business which means focusing on the value we deliver; on top of costs, we generate. We make the step from consuming technology to actively identify, nurture, and develop new technology – but only that which deliver value to our customers.

On top and beyond a very strong leadership and culture framework that Ericsson possesses, there are 6 themes which further define and differentiate us as a team: growth mindset (we believe in human potential beyond current performance), wild cards (we respect and nurture unconventional ideas), change tribes (we move from “I’m great” to “we’re great” and are excited to work with others for the benefit of the entire company), bridging the digital divide (we believe in that the digital divide must not be feared but actively managed, disagree & commit (disagree while a decision is being made, but once a decision has been made, everybody must commit to it) and collective leadership (a group of people working together towards a shared goal)

At Solution Area Enterprise Systems, we live by the motto CUSTOMER FIRST, ERICSSON ALWAYS. We are accountable for management and transformation of End-to-End business process in the flow dimension covering Sales, Marketing, Supply, Sourcing Finance, HR, Resource Management, R&D etc. The application landscape spans across PLM, CRM, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), ERP, SCM, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), HRMS etc. to deliver Digital Ericsson.

To lead the digital transformation, building a high performing global team, acting as a close partner to the Business Areas / Market Areas and Group Functions and win every moment with our customers we are looking for:

You Will

As the Portfolio Manager, you are primarily responsible, for driving the delivery of the value stream by defining what is to be built, understand our users, the marketplace, the competition, the technology and the future trends for the business domain or type of products being developed and shape that vision.

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for maximizing the returns of our investments (economic profit)
Be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of the Finance technology footprint
Ensure the value is delivered within the portfolio using Lean-Agile principles and own the business relationship
Streamline the execution of program priorities while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the features or components for the team to ensure that the projects that are already planned and in-progress across the company are built in alignment with IT Architecture Standards, Information / IT Security standards and are well documented.
Take on several roles, including business strategist, product designer, market analyst, customer liaison, project manager, operations lead - to deliver incremental, measurable outputs in shorter time frames
Lead a team of Finance technology senior professionals
Co-own or own large transformational initiatives aimed at transforming the Enterprise IT landscape towards a composable footprint (e.g ERP Transformation)



To be successful in the role you must have

Working experience in similar Role as a Lean/Agile/DevSecOps Portfolio Manager
In-depth knowledge of SAFe, Lean - Agile process and principles
Experience in one or more of the Business processes within the IT Finance area – e.g. Financial reporting, Tax & Compliance, Treasury, Financial Planning etc.
Working experience with Enterprise systems & application landscape ERP and other finance related applications
5-10+ years’ experience in a Leadership position
Ability to communicate effectively at executive level



Other General competencies:

Have a University education level within Telecommunication, Information Technology and Electronics or similar
Proven record in leading large Operational organizations
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Self-starter and comfortable to navigate in any uncertain situations
Flexible and responsive to changing work patterns and demands.
Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
Creative thinker with a vision




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

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
Req ID: 631423