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ICT Program Director
Senior ICT Program Director – 5G & 4G Core Networks (Remote/Hybrid Possible)
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About the Role
Our Exciting Opportunity
We are now seeking a well-rounded and senior ICT Program Director to drive the delivery of Ericsson CORE Networks solutions. You will be responsible for leading large, complex Netherlands programs on behalf of Ericsson’s global customers, delivering cutting-edge 5G, 4G Core, and Cloud solutions within a multi-vendor environment that demands agility, collaboration, and innovation.
Reporting to the Head of Ericsson ICT Program Management, this role spans sales through delivery, bridging gaps between strategic objectives and hands-on execution. Your expertise and leadership will ensure high-quality, efficient, and profitable program delivery while fostering trust between Ericsson and its clients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Ownership & Delivery Leadership
- Drive end-to-end program evolution—from initial scoping through rapid deployment—across 5G, 4G Core, and Cloud environments for global customers (with a focus on the UK/ICT sector).
- Own the sourcing, solution architecture, project controls, and governance for complex Ericsson engagements.
- Act as the trusted “partner advocate”, ensuring consistent visibility on deltas—financial, technical, and time-related safety nets—to encourage safe investment.
- Bridge critical gaps: Linking business strategy with execution excellence and ensuring sales-danger-free transitions into Program Delivery.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams (global and local) to achieve on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
2. Revenue & Strategic Growth
- Identify upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunities within existing contracts to enhance program profitability.
- Develop commercial proposals, business cases, and solution-selection strategies with sales partners.
- Drive revenue realization from saved costs (cost-cutting efforts, ecosystem reuse, and optimization).
- Use AI, automation, and genAI to advance efficiency, reuse, and program performance.
- Contribute to Innovation & Sustainability—aligning technology and societal impact in program design.
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3. Risk, Stakeholder Relations & Quality Assurance
- Actively manage risk mitigation, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across contract lifecycle phases.
- Foster internal/ external networks (customers, partners, Ericsson teams) to sustain durable relationships.
- Pusher of operational resilience—promoting optimizations and knowledge-sharing (industrialized delivery processes).
- Lead agile, adaptive delivery through direct engagements with technical and commercial stakeholders.
4. Culture & Performance Leadership
- Cultivate a "one-team" mentality, empowering teams to solve complex challenges collaboratively.
- Coach managers and drive career development through constructive feedback.
- Embrace our customer-obsession ethos, prioritizing trust and accelerated problem resolution.
About You
Core Qualifications
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in ICT program delivery. Your experience must include:
Essential Technical & Leadership Qualifications
- 10–15+ years as a Program Director, Program Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Solution Architect, with:
- Proven experience in delivering Ericsson Core Solutions (e.g., cloud, virtualization, exAspire, and Er@sps platforms).
- Hands-on experience with automated deployment/testing, maximizing genAI opportunities.
- Formal qualifications in Engineering (University degree preferred).
- Hands-on experience in multi-cloud, multi-vendor delivery for telecom operators and ICT firms.
Program & Financial Acumen
- Exceptional project controls expertise: Forecasting, safeguarding programs against risks, and cost optimization.
- Stakeholder management: Balancing technical precision with financial pragmatism.
- Strong procurement negotiation skills to streamline cost efficiency via supplier engagement.
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Entrepreneurial spirit: Self-starter who thrives in ambidextrous environments.
- vigorous relationship mindset: Ability to align, influence, and resolve tensions with diplomacy and data.
- Principles of an agile leader: Promoting growth, transparency, and iterative learning. PMP Certified members have an edge, as do those who have undertaken ICT PD assessment.
- Notable traits:
- Creative problem-solving
- Clear communication (leading role model across hierarchical levels)
- Passenger-first mentality with compelling storytelling capabilities
- Finance-student cholera (the ability to analyze data sonds intuitively)
- Avoid hard quantitative sense-making (with qualitative trust-building)
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Why Join Ericsson
At Ericsson, we empower you to be the best version of yourself. This isn't just a job—it’s a place to challenge conventions, amplify what’s possible, and collaborate on solutions that matter. Our team thrives on diversity, combining expertise across cultures to tackle mission-critical challenges, like redefining the infrastructure of tomorrow.
We take responsibility for fostering a culture that values growth, individuality, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge 5G innovations, addressing complex ICT programs, or simply inventing the future, your impact is amplified by our commitment to inclusion and excellence.
Diversity & Inclusion At Ericsson, we believe that innovation comes from a spectrum of perspectives. We are actively seeking talent of diverse backgrounds, promoting an environment where every individual is empowered to learn, innovate, grow, and drive innovation. Learn more about [our commitment to diversity](https://www.ericsson.com/en/working-ericsson/diversity equal-opportunity–inclusion).
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