Ericsson – Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
The objective of Ericsson Consulting is to deliver engagements that generate value for our customers and enable greater value to Ericsson. We are looking for a highly experienced Techno‑Operational Consulting Leader to lead the NW & BOS Transformation Consulting practice and to be part of the Global Consulting Leadership Team that leads business and offerings across Ericsson.
Responsibilities
* Drive global P&L and define objectives of the NW & BOS Transformation Consulting domain
* Identify, develop and manage a portfolio of leading NW & BOS Transformation Consulting offerings
* Identify Consulting opportunities by working with tech professionals – Sales and Solution Architects
* Nurture and convert opportunities while contributing actively to consulting proposals
* Guide and lead delivery of consulting projects/programs across the globe
* Engage as thought leader at CxO level
* Lead NW & BOS Transformation consulting team comprising senior members
* Manage stakeholders in Consulting communities across geographies
* Actively contribute outside your domain to reach overall business objectives
Domain Expertise
* AN, Orchestration & Automation transformation
o Strong understanding of autonomous network e2e methodology, orchestration & automation transformation approaches, and practical experience of transformation delivery programs
* 5G Core and 5G Network
o Good understanding of 5G Core technology evolution and deployment options (e.g., SA)
o Understanding of end‑to‑end technology evolution beyond Core – especially RAN and Transport
o Strong grasp of business implications of 5G Core and monetization enablement
* Telco Cloud transformation – Both Virtualization and Cloud Native
o Knowledge of cloud transformation challenges, impacts and industry best practices
o Experience with Telco Cloud Transformation programs and cloud operating models
o Knowledge of CICD/DevOps and operational processes/impacts
o Operational implications of moving 5G Core and network elements to virtualized or cloud native environments
* Operational transformation and operating models to support 5G Evolution
o Define operational transformation approaches for 5G evolution and various opportunities
o Define process, metrics/KPIs and high‑level OSS systems knowledge for 5G evolution
* OSS Systems / Support strategies
o Operational trends and system approaches (e.g., orchestration, automation, microservices, analytics)
o Awareness of vendor landscape and how it compares to Ericsson portfolio
* Strong knowledge and certifications of standards such as TOGAF, ITIL, TMF TAM/SID, ODA
Qualifications
* 15+ years of professional experience with proven ability to sell and deliver consulting projects
* Experience delivering Core/Technology/Operational Consulting projects with a business mindset
* Previous leadership of consulting business, practice, teams with P&L accountability
* Strong technical knowledge across Core, Cloud, RAN, Telco Orchestration and B/OSS Transformation domains
* Sound delivery skills – ability to align technical strategies with business ambition, formulate transformation journeys, and tell fact‑based stories with influencing skills
* Strong people, team management, coaching and development skills; track record of team growth and operational management
* Excellent oral and written communication; high orientation toward innovation, learning, and commercial thinking
* Experience working in international, cross‑cultural environments delivering complex engagements in cross‑functional teams
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably a Master’s in Business
Location & Travel
Primary country and city: India (IN) – Gurgaon. The role is global with expected travel of 50% based on business needs.
Why join Ericsson?
You’ll have an outstanding opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible, build solutions never seen before, and work with a team of diverse innovators who are driven to craft what comes next.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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