Mission Critical Application Portfolio Director (545264)

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
We are confronted by an outstanding opportunity. For the first time, there is one technology (3GPP 4G/5G) that has the potential to replace many existing narrowband technologies in the Mission Critical Communications market. Consequently, governments (public safety, peacekeeping & defense), government-regulated industries (utilities, rail) and private owned industries (Transport, Oil&Gas, Mining, Manufacturing…) are keen to exploit this new technology from Ericsson.

Within BDGS/SA CoS we have built an offering area called Mission Critical Applications with the mission to introduce new and existing Land mobile Radio functionality like MC PTT and are now looking for our new Portfolio Director.


You will
Evolve e2e portfolio with Partners
Identify and productify INTERFACES towards partners including, training documentation, and development environment.
Define e2e solution blueprint and components to enable LMR to MCPTT transition including internal / external,
Drive partner relationships and be responsible for events and agreements with Terms and Condition
Create a sales plan of selected markets by identify a plan for each selected opportunity including Customer Unit engagement and be responsible for activities needed
Create internal training, webinars etc.
Enable competence hubs in key projects who can support in Key deals
Responsible for unit budget, optimizations and balancing of sub-units’ budgets based on priorities
Establish good marketing material focused on end-user -ongoing collaterals, videos, demo center, etc.
Create user forums for existing MC PTT customers to share experience and knowledge
Drive our participation in selected key events (e.g.: CCW, TCCA, PSCE, …)
Enable controlled pilots, to ensure the right Quality of Experience



To be successful in the role you have
Extensive understanding of Mission Critical Communication market including end-user operational needs and government procurement processes
Product Life Cycle Management knowledge
Business understanding
Customer insight
Coaching and mentoring skills
The ability of delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Great skills in formulating strategies and concepts
Excellent ability working with people, creating relationships and networking
Ability to easily persuade and influence



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

Come join our #TeamEricsson. Feel free to apply and include resume in English, outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position.

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

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

Hiring manager: In this role you will report to Head of Mission Critical Application (patrik.berg@ericsson.com)

Recruiter: Emelie Bohlin (emelie.bohlin@ericsson.com)

Location: Preferable Gothenburg, Sweden

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

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.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law or Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || || Göteborg || [[mfield2]]
Req ID: 545264