System Program Leader at Packet Core Gateway (535717)

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Our Exciting Opportunity
Do you want to join the best 5G development organization in the World? Then please read on!
Packet Core in Business Area Digital Services (BDGS) develops and delivers solutions for mobile networks. We enable millions of simultaneous connected mobile users while handling traffic from IoT to 4K video in Gbit speeds. BDGS will become the partner of choice of Telecom operators using the latest technologies in cloud and automation to manage complexity.
We stand at the forefront of Agile software development, using methods and principles from Lean and Agile methodologies to create the best product in the world. Early interaction with customers and internal business related roles is a key element in our development process. Through a prioritized backlog, we rely on team responsibility to complete analysis and design. Empowerment and innovation are key ingredients.
We are currently looking for:
A System Program Manager, for handling the system design activities (e.g. system studies and requirements) needed to develop our 5G products. Our new product portfolio is based on cloud native principles, we aim to create a common architecture for all Packet Core Network functions optimized to execute in cloud environments. Technology utilized include container technology like Docker and Kubernetes, microservices architecture and databases like Redis.
To expand our organization’s capability and responsiveness towards the market we are looking for an ambitious, intelligent, creative and inspiring individuals to join us. We provide a fun and interactive environment where you can grow and help to inspire your colleagues to further growth.
The system program manager role is a key role within our organization, focusing on technology leadership as well as business needs in a balanced view.
You will:
secure short and long term plans based on agreed capability for system design activities/artifacts
be accountable for visualizing plans and progress and promptly highlight deviations and risks through involvement in ongoing system design and development activities
facilitate technical meetings and good collaboration across Business, Technology and Operation dimensions between Product Owners, System Architects and general System Level analysts and designers
be responsible for defining and implementing improvements of System Management / Requirement way of working and applicable flows.


To be successful in the role you must have:
analytical and process development skills
be able to take in expectations / requests and deliver on them
excellent communication and presentation skills
team spirit and good people skills
high-energy approach to drive commitments
decision making skills
high level business understanding
willingness to learn about technology
experience working according to Lean and Agile way of working
fast response to changes and enjoy a fast paced and changing work environment


It is also desired that you have:
experience from system requirement handling
deep understanding of the telecom domain/ area


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
Location for this role: Göteborg, Sweden
Recruiter: Anna Magnusson (anna.magnusson@ericsson.com)
This position reports to: Head of Gateway System Management
Last day to apply: 2021-04-04.
Selection is ongoing please apply as soon as possible
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