Job Summary
Head of Network and BOS consulting at Ericsson. 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 NW & BOS Transformation Consulting domain
Identify, develop and manage 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 / 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
Autonomous networks, orchestration & automation transformation
Good understanding of the autonomous networks e2e methodology and orchestration & automation transformation approaches taken by industry leaders
Thorough appreciation of the challenges and impacts of orchestration & automation transformation, and practical experience of transformation delivery programs
5G core and 5G network
Good understanding of 5G core – specifically as related to technology evolution towards 5G, core deployment options (such as SA)
Good understanding end‐to‐end technology evolution beyond core – especially RAN (and transport)
Strong understanding of the business implications of 5G core and other technologies, and how 5G use cases / monetization are enabled by the technology roadmap
Telco cloud transformation – both virtualization and cloud native
Good knowledge of cloud transformation challenges and approaches from technology and deployment perspectives
Practical experience of Telco cloud transformation programs and cloud operating models
Knowledge of CI/CD / DevOps and related operational processes
Expertise on the operational implications of moving 5G core and other network elements to virtualized or cloud native environments
Operational transformation and operating models to support 5G evolution
Strong competence in defining operational transformation approaches for evolution to 5G and various 5G opportunities
Strong capability to define various aspects of operating models for 5G evolution – processes, metrics/KPIs, and high‐level OSS systems knowledge
Strong understanding of new Agile methodologies and DevOps Workof‐Work
OSS systems / support strategies
Good understanding of operational trends and system approaches – orchestration solutions, automation, closed‐loop, micro‐services, analytics, policies, etc.
Awareness of the competitor vendor landscape and relative strengths with respect to the Ericsson portfolio
Strong knowledge and certifications of standards such as TOGAF, ITIL and standard architectures such as TMF TAM/SID etc. and ODA
Supporting capability – Telco cloud technology
Good understanding of Telco cloud technology trends, relevant open‐source communities, and public cloud enterprise solutions
Good understanding of Telco cloud reference architectures
Qualifications
15+ years of professional experience including demonstrated ability to sell and deliver consulting projects
Proven capability to sell and deliver Core / Technology / Operational Consulting projects with a business mindset
Previous experience leading Consulting business, practice and teams, including P&L accountability
Strong technical knowledge across Core, Cloud, RAN, Telco orchestration, and B/OSS transformation domains
Sound delivery skills
Ability to create plans to align technical strategies with business ambition
Highly experienced in formulating strategies and defining transformation journeys
Proven ability to excel in fact‐based storytelling with strong influencing skills
Strong people and team leadership skill
Strong ability to coach and enable individual development
Proven track record of team growth and operational management
Sound behavioural skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and high orientation towards innovation and learning
Experience and ability to work in international and cross‐cultural environments, selling and delivering complex engagements in cross‐functional teams
Results‐oriented and commercial thinking
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and preferably a Master's in Business
Location & Travel
Opportunities globally; expected travel is 50% based on business needs.
Why Join Ericsson
At Ericsson you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible, build solutions never seen before for some of the world's toughest problems, and join a team of diverse innovators driven to go beyond the status quo.
Legal & Diversity Statement
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion diversity in everything we do and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
Additional Information
Primary country and city: India (IN) – Gurgaon
Req ID: 776964
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