Product Development Leader (415382)

Our Exciting Opportunity
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Business Area Networks: where 5G was born! We’re a global team of approx. 30,000 in 93 countries, with 126 nationalities represented. About half of us work in R&D, approx. 6,000 in Group Supply and 5,000 in Service Area Networks. Together we build future-proof, scalable network architectures in an industry that is constantly on the move. Our approach is simple: we build solutions that empower our customers to meet tomorrow’s demands. 5G is happening now, with the first commercial launches implemented today.
Product Development Group (PDG) Hardware Design is a unit within PDU CDS responsible for HW development for HDS, BSP and EBS.
HW For Cloud Solutions
ODM HW Development
EDGE HW
Cloud Native infrastructure HW



You will
We are now looking for an experienced leader to head the HW System Management section within PDG Hardware Design. As Manager for the HW System Management section you will have 3 key roles:
You will be responsible & accountable for the operational area of HW System Management within PDG HW Design, driving the strategic development & improvement of the operational area.
You will be Line Manager for 10-15 employees as well as any involved suppliers, actively mentoring them on their individual & team behaviors, securing their technical and professional competence.
You will be a key part of the PDG HW Leadership team who together secure efficient development of the PDG HW Design product portfolio.

We are looking for a result focused leader who has proven track record of building highly empowered teams. You will be expected to collaborate closely with our key team members and be capable of inspiring changes across the whole PDG. As a leader in our organization we expect you to be cooperative, transparent, customer oriented and that you drive and develop our business towards success.
You will report to the Head of PDG HW Design.

To be successful in the role you must have
Qualifications
Master of Science or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 5 years experience from relevant manager/leader position.
Competence
Shown ability to drive technology leadership within the hardware domain
Good knowledge in working with 3PP, ODM or OEM.
Shown knowledge in HW development including understanding the Development process and underlying technologies
Maintain and develop close relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure technology leadership
Good understanding of regulatory approvals.
Shown strong knowledge of HW architecture, technology strategies and technical governance.
Solid knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies and new trends in the industry.
Shown strong leadership skills in particularly People and Thought leadership skills. You should be able to give clear examples of success stories that came from your analysis & initiative, leadership style, etc
Ability to lead in an environment with many prioritized stakeholders
Experience in R&D line management with distributed product development and delivering Ericsson products to the market.
Shown successful track record in driving organizational improvements and Change Management through strong solution orientation. You are curious and have a constructive questioning behavior.
Shown track record of being a team player, building phenomenal and highly empowered teams.
Good understanding in development flow from requirement to customer delivery.
You are a good communicator and strive for continuous and open communication.
Good business understanding and capable of seeing the big picture
Your attitude is characterized by "one Ericsson" and "Customer first"



You have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills and are characterized as positive and hardworking in your approach to your work. You are proficient in spoken and written English and have good presentation abilities.
It is an advantage if you have technical knowledge of HDS, BSP and EBS components.

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 chance to define 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
Location: Stockholm
You will report to the Head of PDG HW Design.
The selection process is ongoing please send your application as soon as possible.
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Security clearance including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.
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.
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