Performance & Improvement Manager (708565)

About this opportunity
The Business Operations team is an international and inclusive group of individuals who all share a passion for innovation, change and continuous improvement within Ericsson. We are curious individuals growing our organization together. As a team, we value a speak up environment, where everyone’s opinions and ideas matter!
We are passionate about simplification with a vision to drastically improve Customer and Employee Journeys! Being mindful about how we spend time and consuming resources in a responsible manner are part of our North Star pillars.
We are looking for an Experienced Performance & Improvement manager to break down problems, review which ones are worth solving and where required, lead strategic cross functional project teams within Business Operations GFGO.
In this role, you will implement significant Operational and Cultural agendas calling for considerable changes. The successful candidate will have a proven work ethic to deliver desired results, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, outstanding presentation skills, and a drive towards getting things done.

What you will do
Develop and execute a framework around gathering simplification and responsible consumption idea generation, qualification, and execution
Perform high-qualitative analysis and track improvement initiative progress and impact
Prepare and support GFGO Governance, e.g., LT Meetings, Business and Operational Reviews and be the enabler to drive the projects on schedule.
Perform deep dive analysis in strategic areas as per request from executive stakeholders
Play a key role in developing a culture of Responsible Consumption within Ericsson
Connect with senior business stakeholders, translating business needs and challenges into solutions that reduce waste and lead time.


You will bring
Proven problem-solving skills. Analytical by nature and feels comfortable working with ambiguity. Having a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate is a plus.
Experience in delivering management consulting projects and projects workstreams
Ability to mobilize cross-functional teams that implement change management across the GFGO and the business to deliver comprehensive programs critical to the business strategy.
Sought-after and energizing Executive-level collaborator and relationship builder with a track record to get fast results in a highly matrixed organization
Strong communication ability (team, written, stakeholder, executive, customer) and robust and expressive thought leadership.


Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
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The primary location is Kista, Sweden, but for the right candidate we can consider any location in European time-zone +/-3 hours.
We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please send in your application as soon as possible since the process is ongoing. Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.


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.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE)
Req ID: 708565