Intelligent Automation & AI Business Transformation Lead (629571)

Our Excellent Opportunity
Are you on the right side of the technology curve?
Do you have passion to learn and want to work with new ground-breaking Automation, AI, and Analytics technologies such as Block Chain, Low Code, Machine Learning, SW Robotics, Cognitive automation?

If the answer to those questions is yes, we should talk!

We want you to work as a dedicated Automation and AI Business Transformation Lead and be accountable for championing the Automation and AI Transformation journey across the Ericsson group units also referred as “business” in this job ad.

The Business Transformation Lead will be a key member of the SA Automation & AI team, in charge for driving Automation & AI transformation agenda within selected Transformation areas across Ericsson to unlock the full potential and realize values at scale. Main responsibilities include driving the Automation and AI Transformation plan through driving use case and discovery activities to building a pipeline, optimally to secure business value and long-term Transformation journey.

The Business Transformation Lead will understand, develop and maintain the business relationships along with the current automation roadmap and target state and use the Automation, AI & Analytics portfolio platforms to achieve transformation led by automation.

You will
Overall responsible for strategy execution impacting the transformation agenda towards business units within Ericsson
Implement and drive the strategy and transformation plan impacted by Automation & AI solutions
Understand current business architecture, the needs, and new capabilities within the business to drive Transformation and apply Automation & AI
Interact with senior stakeholders to get commitment and support in their transformation journey
Secure understanding of the business unit and build strong network with their main stakeholders
Create awareness and apply Automation and AI offerings and innovations across Ericsson
Collaborate with stakeholders at different levels in the units and champion change and transformation enablement
See opportunities for Automation and AI pipeline building across Ericsson
Proactively seek and drive opportunities to deploy Automation & AI in the respective unit
Establish and drive governance with stakeholders
Supervise business unit planned and ongoing organizational changes and their potential impact on the Automation journey
Anticipate the need of the business unit and help drive solutions to ensure satisfaction, value potential and long-term Automation & AI Transformation.


Additional competencies
Exposure to Automation and AI technology, strategy, operations transformation, technology adoption, digital transformation, digital collaboration.
Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy in the digital world; a big-picture vision and ability to optimally roadmap a desired outcome, and the delivery know-how to make that vision a reality
Excellent senior stakeholder management with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Business requirement understanding with the ability to understand the needs of each business unit/ market area and/or business driver and sponsor. Ability to translate business need into Automation “language”
Customer oriented and business minded with a consultative approach focusing on profitability
Demonstrate a creative and innovative attitude with a passion and understanding of a digital first approach
Ability to foreseeing projects roadmap and have overview of all tasks and deliverable within the project teams in combination with a pro-active approach with the ability to identify possible opportunities in new business areas
Financial awareness to ensure understanding of the implications that various courses of action will have on costs and revenues
Performance and results oriented with good skills in leading and motivating people and conscious of responsibility and empowerment
Provide support and direction to the team that drives action and enables achievement of performance and operational goals


To be successful in the role you must have
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent experience
Extensive Ericsson experience with strong leadership track record within MA/BA/R&D/GF
Minimum 10+ years’ industry experience in or business-related experience, with a progressive record of successful delivery of complex solutions, systems, or services in RPA, AI, Analytics, cognitive.
Management consulting strategy & execution is preferred
Certifications in focused areas such as project management, PMP Certification, ITIL Foundation Certification, agile methodologies, life cycle processes, or any related industry certifications are an advantage


What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of outstanding 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?
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The selection and interview process is ongoing. Therefore, send in your application as soon as possible.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us.

Recruiter: Isha Vashishtha(isha.vashishtha@ericsson.com)

Kindly note we do not accept application send via e-mail.