Job DescriptionJoin our TeamCognitive Network Solutions (CNS) Software Portfolio team is at the forefront of telco AI offerings with Cognitive Software applications, part of Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP).Take a look here for an overview of our offerings and customers: We work closely with Communication Service Providers (CSP) on creating innovative telco AI solutions in the areas of planning, deployment, optimization and healing automation either on-prem or on public cloud.We are looking for Strategic Product Managers (SPM) to join our team.In our terms, the SPM is the investment manager and the CEO of the product.Although they don't hold formal authority, but they drive and influence the whole organization to achieve the best return on R&D investment - a fast paced and exciting role!You will be responsible for managing rApps products.As a Strategic Product Manager, you will develop a strategic approach as a product leader, with clear understanding of customer needs and business goals.You will build and communicate an effective product vision, develop, implement and communicate product strategies and drive business and technology strategies within the product area.You must be passionate about business, numbers, selling software, AI, data and cloud technologies to customers at different stages from their digital transformation journey.Your day-to-day work will look different, as you engage with customers and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.You will make critical decisions on product strategies, investments, prioritizations, partners and select the right business model for the product.Doing so, you need to foster a culture of innovation across organizations, stay up to date on industry trends and technological development, use market intelligence to make strategic and tactical decision and adapt product strategies to harness their potential.To be successful in this role, you must have:Work experience in strategic product leadership and product lifecycle management in a software enterprise or organizationSolid understanding of AI, data science, analytics and cloud technologiesSolid understanding of SMO and ORAN alliance architecture and use casesSolid understanding of SON technologies and go-to-market modelsAll-round understanding of the software industry sales and delivery modelsEye for business and awareness that span unit and enterprise levelsThe ability to communicate and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholdersConsultative selling and negotiation skillsExperience in influencing and managing people from a diverse set of backgroundsPlus, you should:Be ready to learn and growEmbrace that we experiment and explore everydayHave a "can do" attitude facing challengesHave a never settle mentality; curious, outspoken and tactful personalityBe fluent communicator, an impressive presenter and conversation starter on stage or onlineBe able to capture the big picture while paying attention to detailsBe an exemplary time managerBe digital citizen; likes using digital tools in handling workBe a great teammate with the right sense of humorThis is a unique opportunity to learn, grow and know interesting people.If you feel you are up to some challenge and fun at work, apply immediately!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 solutions never seen before 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.
