Head of S2A Change Management & Communications (665914)

About this opportunity
Ericsson’s business environment is changing and so are the supplier landscapes and the way we purchase products, services and solutions.


Now we are looking for an experienced Sourcing Communications Professional that will help Ericsson on our journey while we change our sourcing organization. Our aim is to become the best and the most competitive company in the ICT Industry! Sound appealing to you?


This part of organization will drive efficiency and quality in the strategic sourcing process as well as execution of its digital roadmap!


You will report to Head of Source to Agreement and Operations and be part of the unit leadership team. You will manage a unit consisting of process managers passionate about transforming the way we communicate process and tool changes to the broader sourcing organization. You'll also play a leading role in building a stronger team culture through looking at how we collaborate, share information, and work together.


The primary location of the role is in Kista, Sweden, but we are open to consider any other European location.


What you will do
Establish a framework for communicating process changes to ensure the information gets to the people that need to know.
Simplify communication channels (including newsletters, SharePoint sites, and document libraries) to keep information current and make it easily accessible.
Define and standardize process documentation methods and tools to ensure simplicity and quality, while ensuring compliance with Ericsson standards.
Define KPI's, and monitoring capabilities for communications effectiveness.



You will bring
A University degree (MSc or BSc) or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership capability
Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience or equivalent
Sourcing practice, process and strategy knowledge
Ideally experience with existing Ericsson communication and documentation tools (such as ArisCloud, Documentum, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams).
Ideally experience working in an Agile team environment
Experience in leading global diverse teams
Ability to influence internal and external partners and drive objective decision making
Outstanding interpersonal, communication skills and ability to build networks
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken



Vetting including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.


Application
The selection and interview process is ongoing, so send your application in English as soon as it is ready. If you have specific questions you are welcome to email recruiter Karolina Grad at karolina.grad@ericsson.com


We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.


Curious to know more about the life at Ericsson? Meet some of your future colleagues and watch our People film:
https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/working-here/our-people-film?utm_source=jobad&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=GFHR_Global_PeopleFilm2020_28012020


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: 665914