Ph3Grow with us /h3 pThe 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. /p pFor this position, we need a highly regarded professional with proven and comprehensive expertise in working with Communication Service Providers (CSPs) across OSS, Core/Cloud, RAN, Telco Orchestration, SMO, with good exposure to BSS Transformation domains from technology, and operational transformation perspectives – though with a strong business aspect in mind. This practice will engage in areas such as Autonomous Networks Strategy, O/BSS transformation, 5G Core/SA Value Argumentation, Cloud/HCP Operating Model, etc. The team will act as an end-to-end Telecom Technology Consulting Hub for Global Consulting team and will combine solid Technical expertise with Operating Models knowledge – process, organizational, metrics and systems – and business mindset to advise CSPs. /p h3The Consulting Leader needs to be a: /h3 ul liBusiness leader with a strong impact on customers and senior executives /li liSales leader with proven track record of engaging with clients, creating proposals and closing deals /li liStrategy leader with strong view on leading telecom trends and Consulting value propositions / offers /li liPortfolio leader with capability to identify, craft, sell and deliver Consulting propositions /li liTeam leader who has a proven track record of growing teams, and managing senior 5G Enterprise Strategy professionals; Additionally, being able to collaborate with peer Consulting leaders worldwide will be needed /li /ul pYou will be working with CxO at Ericsson customers – leading Telcos, and Enterprises – chalking out the technology roadmap. These engagements will require you to be perceived by clients and colleagues as highly dependable and domain credible. You will also be working with senior sales leaders at Ericsson sales units to understand the key pain points of Ericsson Sales Leaders and position Consulting engagements to CSPs and Enterprises in a way that enables a greater value for Ericsson. To enable differentiated value propositions, you will collaborate with Ericsson colleagues from different business functions – Enterprise, Core, Networks, etc. – to create cross-functional and differentiated value propositions. /p pThe role is Global and you will travel internationally based on customer demand. /p h3Responsibilities as a Global Consulting Team Leader /h3 ul liDrive global PL and define objectives of NW BOS Transformation Consulting domain /li liIdentify, develop and manage portfolio of leading NW BOS Transformation Consulting offerings /li liIdentify Consulting opportunities by working with tech professionals – Sales and Solution Architects /li liNurture and convert opportunities while contributing actively to consulting proposals /li liGuide / Lead delivery of consulting projects / programs across the globe /li liEngage as thought leader at CxO level. /li liLead NW BOS Transformation consulting team comprising senior members /li liManage stakeholders in Consulting communities across geographies /li liActively contribute outside your domain to reach overall business objectives /li /ul h3Domain Expertise Area Details /h3 ul liAN, Orchestration Automation transformation ul liGood understanding of the Autonomous networks e2e methodology, and orchestration automation transformation approaches taken by the industry leaders and global early adopters, in particular from an Operations and systems perspective. /li liThorough appreciation of the challenges and impacts of Orchestration Automation transformation, as well as practical experience of transformation delivery programs (e.g., including organizational impacts, process impacts, systems integration and operational transformation) /li /ul /li li5G Core and 5G Network ul liGood understanding of 5G Core – specifically as related to technology evolution towards 5G, Core deployment options (such as SA) /li liGood understanding end-to-end technology evolution beyond Core – especially RAN (and Transport) to be able to advise clients on 5G technology evolution /li liVery strong understanding of business implications of the 5G Core (and other technologies) Technology options and roadmap, i.e., how to 5G use cases / 5G monetization is enabled by the technology options and technology roadmap /li /ul /li liTelco Cloud transformation – Both Virtualization and Cloud Native ul liGood knowledge of the cloud transformation challenges, impacts and approaches taken by the industry leaders and global early adopters, in particular from technology and deployment perspectives. /li liPractical experience of Telco Cloud Transformation programs and cloud operating models /li liKnowledge of CICD / DevOps and related Operational processes / impacts /li liExpertise on the operational implications of moving 5G Core and other network elements to Virtualized or Cloud Native – both in Hybrid and Public environments /li /ul /li liOperational transformation, and Operating models to support 5G Evolution ul liStrong competence in defining operational transformation approaches for evolution to 5G and various 5G opportunities /li liStrong capability to define various aspects of operating model for 5G Evolution – such as processes (Performance Management, Fault management, Assurance, Automation, Field services, etc.), Metrics / KPIs, and high-level OSS systems knowledge (Inventory, Assurance, and Activation, etc.) /li /ul /li liStrong understanding of new Agile methodologies and DevOps WoW /li liOSS Systems / Support strategies. ul liGood understanding of operational trends and system approaches (e.g., Orchestration solutions, use of automation techniques, closed loop automation, microservices, use of analytics, policies, etc.) and relevant opensource communities (OpenStack, OPNFV, ONAP etc.) /li liAwareness of the competitor vendor landscape, with an appreciation of relative strengths/weakness with respect to the Ericsson portfolio. /li /ul /li liStrong knowledge and certifications of standards such as TOGAF, ITIL and standard architectures such as TMF TAM/SID/etc. and ODA /li liSupporting Capability – Telco Cloud Technology ul liGood understanding of Telco Cloud technology trends (e.g., containers, microservices, MEC etc.) and relevant opensource communities /li liGood understanding of public cloud enterprise solutions and its pros cons for communication service providers /li liGood understanding of Telco Cloud reference architectures /li /ul /li /ul h3Job Stage Description /h3 h3Qualification Details /h3 ul li15+ years of professional experience including demonstrated ability to sell and deliver consulting projects. /li liProven capability to sell and deliver Core / Technology / Operational Consulting projects with the business mindset /li liPrevious experience leading Consulting business, Consulting practice and Consulting teams, including PL accountability /li liSound technical knowledge across Core, Cloud, RAN, Telco Orchestration, and B/OSS Transformation domains. /li liSound delivery skills ul liAbility to create plans to align technical strategies with business ambition. /li liHighly experienced in formulating strategies, and defining transformation journeys. /li liProven ability to excel in fact-based storytelling with strong influencing skills /li /ul /li liStrong people and team leadership skill ul liStrong ability to coach and enable individual development /li liProven track record of team growth as well as operational management of team /li /ul /li liSound behavioral skills ul liExcellent oral and written communication skills and high orientation towards innovation and learning /li liExperience and ability to work in international and cross-cultural environments selling and delivering complex engagements in cross-functional teams /li liResults-oriented and commercial thinking /li /ul /li liBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, and preferably a Master’s in Business /li /ul h3Location Travel /h3 pOpportunities globally; Expected travel is 50% based on needs of the business. /p h3Why join Ericsson? /h3 pAt 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. /p h3What happens once you apply? /h3 pClick Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. /p pEncouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. 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. learn more. /p h3Primary country and city: /h3 pIndia (IN) || Gurgaon /p h3Req ID: /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr