Section Manager Baseband Development 495480

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 work with the latest generation of 5G broadband wireless technology. Within Development Unit Networks, our unit is responsible to systemize, design, implement and test software features for our Ericsson RAN Baseband. This is including key future technologies in the area of Mobile Broad Band such as MIMO, beamforming and mmWave and also breaking new ground utilizing Machine Learning and AI to strengthening out products.

As a Section Manager, you will
Mentor, challenge and develop individuals, teams and the organization. We want you to continue to build and foster a creative and learning culture. As a manager, a large part of your work will be spent in tight co-operation with colleagues in your team, but also with other units, located in Kista, Ottawa and Beijing. This requires a keen interest in people and an ability to empower teams. We also expect you to have the gift and courage of simplifying complex structures, to develop competence and innovation.

You will be a part of the leadership team and report to Department Manager Baseband Development Group in Lund.

You will be responsible for
Driving technology and product leadership
Creating flow optimized environment for the teams
Coaching and mentorship of teams and individuals
Supporting innovation and improvements
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and learning


What we are looking for
A leader with focus on finding effective and sustainable solutions while being pro-active, empowering, pragmatic and able to make things happen
A person with the ability to motivate people under high workload with good leadership skills
You should have a large degree of flexibility, focus on result and willingness to take on different tasks
An interest and good understanding of the concepts of Lean and Agile ways of working
You should find it stimulating to work with change management, teamwork/cooperation across organizational boundaries, have a genuine interest in people and be a good communicator
Someone with business and customer focus with a high accountability to deliver results.
A person who can work with formulating strategies and concepts


To be successful in the role you must have
Technical education on university level
Experience with real-time embedded/DSP software development and being a team leader or manager in software development
Coaching & Mentoring Skills
Excellent presentation, and argumentation skills
Good English language skills in both writing and conversation is a must
Experience in working with radio baseband or radio protocols is beneficial


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

Application Process
You are very welcome with your application in English. The selection process will start in parallel to job posting period, please do not wait with submitting your application.

If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact recruiter Nina Juthage, nina.juthage@ericsson.com

Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.
Location for this role: Lund, Sweden
Last day to apply: 31st of January 2021

Security clearance including references and relevant background screening can be conducted for final candidates.
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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) || || Lund || R&D