Head of Strategy and Portfolio, BCSS (699443)

New Business Area Cloud Software & Services (BCSS) is created to capitalize on the opportunity of the convergence of cloud and services. As our customers deploy 5G, our aim is to accelerate the optimization and automation of increasingly complex networks, by transforming to cloud native software and services. This, in turn, will enable them to provide more competitive services, at a faster pace. BCSS combines extensive capabilities in R&D, services, software, lifecycle management and AI to create a competitive position and secure the success of our customers. Our more than 30 000 Cloud Software and Services employees support global customers across 180 geographies.
We’re looking for a strong leader accountable for building and developing a world class Strategy and Portfolio organization.
As an executive leader and a member of the BCSS leadership team, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong ability to manage change, inspire, innovate, drive for efficiency, automation, and digitalization, collaborate, be result oriented, a problem-solver in a highly fast-paced, geographically diverse matrix organization working with the latest technologies of Telecom.
This role will be a direct report to the Head of Business Area Cloud Software and Services. This role can be based in any of BCSS sites across Europe dependent on the finalist`s current.

Main Responsibilities:
Drive Cloud Software and Services strategy definition & coordinate with Group strategy​
Coordinate cross-SA strategy definition​
Drive Cloud software and services strategic studies and projects (incl. technology foresight studies)​
Drive business intelligence (incl. both Competitor & Customer)​
Own partnership strategy, in collaboration with Sales and Commercial Management that owns partner management.​
Coordinate Merge and Acquisition funnel and drive M&A activities with a support from group M&A​
Execute follow-up for strategic priorities (e.g., OKRs, reporting, corrective measures)​
Drive selected business critical execution programs ​
Drive common WoW and tools for product management ​
Portfolio coordination across SAs, incl. Portfolio Council​
Drive Cloud Software and Services portfolio profitability review ​


Key Attributes:
​Highly skilled in strategy development and strategy execution and a deep understanding of market and competitor intelligence
Excellent customer and portfolio understanding, knowledge of Telecom market and Ericsson end to end portfolio
In depth Cloud Software and Services business understanding
Strong business acumen and how to drive profitable growth.
Demonstrate an awareness of financial issues affecting the organization
Excellence in business cases (e.g., M&A, SDP2) and defining long-term business planning


Leadership:
Business and Strategy – Seizes and acts on business opportunities to enhance Service Delivery footprint.
Articulate and lead activities and decisions on performance based on external benchmarks and best in class approach
Courageous Leadership - Provides a clear direction, sets appropriate standards of behavior, Motivates, and empowers.
Excelling in execution - Decides on a definite course of action and makes prompt decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks
Enabling people - Experience running large organizations and managing large matrix organizations
Drive Innovation and Customer Excellence
Positive, committed to and able to drive change
Strong organizational and communication skills.


Minimum Requirements:
University degree in Engineering / ICT
Extensive track record of successfully achieving result in a complex cross functional organization.
Highly skilled in strategy development and strategy execution and a deep understanding of market and competitor intelligence


Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.
We will review applications prior to the closing date and conduct interviews in parallel with application process thus you are welcome to raise your interest already after seeing the job ad. Vetting including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to be in contact with us.