VP Head of Ericsson Research
2 days ago
Palma
The Opportunity Por favor, asegúrese de leer completamente el resumen y los requisitos de esta oportunidad de empleo que se detallan a continuación. As the Head of Ericsson Research, you will serve as the thought leader and driver for our long‑term technological vision. Reporting directly to the Group CTO, you will lead a world‑renowned global organization dedicated to exploring and developing breakthrough connectivity and AI technology. This role requires a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between scientific exploration and global industrial leadership, ensuring Ericsson remains at the absolute forefront of technology. The Mandate * • Strategic Stewardship: Direct a global workforce of over 800 professionals across 14 countries, fostering a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and high‑performance delivery., • Innovation 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., • Technological 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., • Global Advocacy: Represent Ericsson within the scientific community and at major international fora, shaping the global discourse on future technologies. Executive Profile & Competencies Visionary & Strategic Agility * • A proven ability to translate macro‑industry trends and customer insights into a robust research agenda., • Deep mastery of the interplay between innovation complexity and evolving business models. Technical & Domain Mastery * • Extensive expertise across the full stack: Radio, AI, Network Architecture, Security, and Hardware/Software co‑design., • A specific focus on distributed, real‑time AI, including AI‑native networks, compute paradigms, and the integration of AI into the very fabric of research methodology. Operational Excellence * • Significant experience leading large‑scale, global R&D organizations with a track record of successfully managing leaders of leaders., • A sophisticated understanding of standardization strategies and open source dynamics as levers for market influence. Ecosystem & Influence * • An established global network spanning academia (top‑tier professors/universities) and industry (C‑suite technology executives)., • Exceptional communication skills, with the presence and gravitas to distill complex technical concepts for diverse, global stakeholders. Requirements * • Academic Background: PhD or MSc in a relevant field; a distinguished career in senior line management within a global context., • Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Global HQ)., • Reporting Line: Member of the Group Function Technology Leadership Team, reporting to the CTO and Head of Group Function Technology. xcskxlj Contact: Please direct all questions to Martin Eriksson, Executive Recruiter – Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
