Software Portfolio Evolution Director

.Join our Team Cognitive 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: Transforming planning and optimization with AI - EricssonWe 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