Head of Portfolio Programs and Operations (647846)

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 want to be part of Portfolio for Business Area Digital Services (BDGS) heading the Portfolio Programs unit of the Business Area (BA) Portfolio organization? A leadership position to influence and drive BDGS business towards both MBB and Enterprise segments. Come and join us today!
What will make a difference for us is your personality, your ability to collaborate, learn, influence and lead. You will work closely together with the head of Portfolio and part of the Portfolio leadership team. The position is a line manager role and you are expected to mentor your team members.
The future will look very different, and it starts today. We are re-inventing the service provider experience and in Ericsson Digital Services we accelerate the latest innovations delivering outstanding Portfolio with leading technologies, built and delivered by the best people.
Ericsson Digital Services provides leading solutions and platforms in OSS, BSS, Core, Communication Services and Cloud Infrastructure. We are the partner of choice for Service Providers, combining 5G, Automation, ML/Al, Exposure, Cl/CD, Distributed Cloud and Web scale with an iconic user experience.
We are looking for a strong leader, capable of making an impact influencing, supporting, and driving portfolio strategic choices, operating in an environment of new technologies and business shifts.

You will
Drive and/or contribute to strategic programs for BDGS Portfolio and cross-BA e.g. Hyper Cloud Providers, Enterprise, NFV or other programs.
Drive and/or contribute to ad-hoc high priority topics initiated from the BDGS Leadership Team.
Drive and/or coordinate Portfolio transformation programs, e.g. introducing new tools for product and portfolio managers or Cloud Native.
Drive portfolio Governance model, Business Decision model, Commercial Release model and Release Strategy.
Drive Product Planning and requirement handling, covering ways of working and tools.
Drive end-to-end Portfolio communities (Market Areas, Portfolio Heads, etc.).
Drive customer engagement of key strategic portfolio investment areas, for validation and external feedback.


To be successful in the role you must have
A University degree (MSc or BSc) or equivalent, MBA is an advantage but not required.
Validated experience in product management, portfolio management and strategy, experience in sales is a plus.
Strong leadership experience and good track record of coaching and mentoring other people.
Demonstrated strategic project and program management skills.
Outstanding presentation skills and ability to build networks.
Good business understanding and technical competence on Digital Services domain competence (products & services), covering Consumer and Enterprise segments.
Ability to influence internal and external partners, BA/GF/MA stakeholder and customer C-level.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to see the big picture and connect the dots.


Application
If you have specific questions you are welcome to email Hiring Manager, Ulf Jönsson at ulf.jonsson@ericsson.com or recruiter Lisa Tsiaklides at lisa.tsiaklides@ercisson.com

The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible. We encourage you to apply!

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Last day to apply: 25th of December 2021

Kindly note that we do not accept applications sent via e-mail.

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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