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 Software Portfolio Evolution Director to join our team.You will drive the software portfolio evolution, Go-To-Market models and strategic partnerships working closely with the different units across Ericsson.You will drive the software portfolio strategy, portfolio management, capital and resource allocation, new business development & innovation, partnering activities, M&A projects, competitive intelligence and foresight in conjunction with external customers, partners and industry stakeholders.You will develop a strategic approach for the software portfolio, with clear understanding of customer needs and business goals together with other product managers.You will be responsible for creating the red thread across the different offerings to ensure consistent use of technology and efficient R&D utilization.You must be passionate about business, numbers, selling software, AI, data and cloud technologies to customers at different stages from their digital transformation journey.You must be on top of the new technologies and trends in relevant areas and industries of mobile connectivity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.Your day-to-day work will look different, as you engage with customers and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.Doing so, you need to foster a culture of innovation across organizations, stay up to date on industry trends and technological development and use market intelligence to make strategic and tactical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must have:• A passion to shape the AI market and make technological world firsts• Strategic product leadership and product lifecycle management experience in a software enterprise or organization• Solid understanding of AI, data science, analytics and cloud technologies• Solid understanding of SMO and ORAN alliance architecture and use cases• Solid understanding of SON technologies and go-to-market models• All-round understanding of the software industry sales and delivery models• Eye for business and awareness that span unit and enterprise levels• The ability to communicate and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Consultative selling and negotiation skills• Experience in influencing and managing people from a diverse set of backgroundsLong DescriptionPlus, you should:• Be ready to learn and grow• Embrace that we experiment and explore everyday• Have a "can do" attitude facing challenges• Have a never settle mentality; curious, outspoken and tactful personality• Be fluent communicator, an impressive presenter and conversation starter on stage or online• Be able to capture the big picture while paying attention to details• Be an exemplary time manager• Be digital citizen; likes using digital tools in handling work• Be 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.
