Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Bellevue,Washington,United States

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Job description

Company and benefits

Job ID

793612

Our Exciting Opportunity!

Ericsson is a dynamic and innovative technology company at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape. We are committed to shaping the future of intelligent networks. We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead through this exciting time of growth for the Customer Unit (CU) T-Mobile. As the CTO of Customer Unit T-Mobile, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the long-term Network Vision and drive Market Area America's (MACS) CU T-Mobile technology position. You will also lead a team of technical professionals to provide depth to strategic priorities and advising on network and Cloud Software and Services (CSS) evolution. This position will report to the Head of CU T-Mobile and be located in Bellevue, Washington.

You will

• Be responsible for defining MACS CU T-Mobile’s long-term network strategy (including RAN and Cloud and SW Services) and lead Strategic Focus Area engagements on network performance, transformation and –monetization towards T-Mobile.
• Lead end-to-end network transformation programs in collaboration with T-Mobile with an emphasis on proactive, predictive technology roadmap planning.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Plan and Sales Strategy aligned with the CU’s sales goals and objectives.
• Be responsible for all technology-related engagements across Ericsson Business Areas and oversee the deployment and life-cycle management of those deployments.
• Build, grow, and develop talent who are experts in their field.
• Collaborate closely with T-Mobile and our Business Areas to drive innovation, transformation, automation, and the realization of 5G's full potential.
• Lead by example by embedding Ericsson’s Leadership Framework: Provide clarity, develop people, and deliver results.
• Model Ericsson’s Accelerated Behaviors: Change the game, collaborate, and own it.

To be successful in the role you must have

• Proven experience in leading large-scale network transformation projects.
• Proven disruptor with track record of challenging the status quo.
• Strong background in AI RAN, 5G SA core, cloud-native technologies in general and related open interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of 4G and 5G networks and related technologies.
• Customer Advocacy: Expertise in building strategic customer partnerships and driving actionable roadmaps influenced by market insights and policy dynamics.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in fostering high-performing teams and leading innovative initiatives that transform organizational outcomes.
• Collaboration

Skills

• Ability to forge partnerships across industry stakeholders, business areas, and external players, including government agencies and research institutions.
• Communication

Skills

• Highly proficient in public-speaking engagements, customer C-level and stakeholder presentations.
• Understanding of sustainability-centered technology offerings.
• Excellent ability in presenting relevant business and industry insights to drive the business forward.
• Good listener with very high interest and curiosity to understand our customers specific challenges and needs.
• Demonstrated collaboration, working closely with the MACS Domains, MACS Customer Units, and the Business Areas (BAs).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of leading and developing high performing teams including virtual and remote teams.
• The ability to enable teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred) in relevant science or engineering with minimum of 10 years in the technology industry
• Minimum of 5 years leading in a matrix environment.
• Early 6G exposure a plus

Notice:

• Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.

• 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.

• What happens once you apply?

• Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

• Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drive