Ph3The Opportunity /h3 pAs the Head of Ericsson Research, you will serve as the thought leader and driver for our long-term technological vision. /p pReporting directly to the Group CTO, you will lead a world-renowned global organization dedicated to exploring and developing new break-through connectivity and AI technology. /p pThis is a role for a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between breakthrough scientific exploration and global industrial leadership, ensuring Ericsson remains at the absolute forefront of technology. /p h3The Mandate /h3 ul liStrategic Stewardship: Direct a global workforce of over 800 professionals across 14 countries, fostering a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and high-performance delivery. /li liInnovation Ecosystems: Work in close cooperation with all Business Areas, Development Units, Market Areas and key Customer Units, as well as partners, leading customers, top-tier universities and research institutes. /li liTechnological Leadership: Secure Ericsson’s leadership in the global market by balancing long-term exploration with tangible technology transfers that fuel our product and service roadmaps. /li liGlobal Advocacy: Represent Ericsson within the scientific community and at major international fora, shaping the global discourse on future technologies. /li /ul h3Executive Profile Competencies /h3 h3Visionary Strategic Agility /h3 ul liA proven ability to translate macro-industry trends and customer insights into a robust research agenda. /li liDeep mastery of the interplay between innovation complexity and evolving business models. /li /ul h3Technical Domain Mastery /h3 ul liExtensive expertise across the full stack: Radio, AI, Network Architecture, Security, and Hardware/Software co-design. /li liA specific focus on distributed, realtime AI, including AI-native networks, compute paradigms, and the integration of AI into the very fabric of research methodology. /li /ul h3Operational Excellence /h3 ul liSignificant experience leading large-scale, global RD organizations with a track record of successfully managing "leaders of leaders." /li liA sophisticated understanding of standardization strategies and open source dynamics as levers for market influence. /li /ul h3Ecosystem Influence /h3 ul liAn established global network spanning academia (top-tier professors/universities) and industry (C-suite technology executives). /li liExceptional communication skills, with the presence and gravitas to distil complex technical concepts for diverse, integral stakeholders. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liAcademic Background: PhD or MSc in a relevant field; a distinguished career in senior line management within a global context. /li liLocation: Stockholm, Sweden (Global HQ). /li liReporting Line: Member of the Group Function Technology Leadership Team, reporting to the CTO and Head of Group Function Technology. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr