Chief Technology Officer

Ericsson is a dynamic and innovative technology company at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape. We are committed to shaping the future of intelligent networks. We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead through this exciting time of growth for the Customer Unit (CU) T-Mobile. As the CTO of Customer Unit T-Mobile, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the long-term Network Vision and drive Market Area America’s (MACS) CU T-Mobile technology position.

You will also lead a team of technical professionals to provide depth to strategic priorities and advising on network and Cloud Software and Services (CSS) evolution. This position will report to the Head of CU T-Mobile and be located in Bellevue, Washington.

• Be responsible for defining MACS CU T-Mobile’s long-term network strategy (including RAN and Cloud and SW Services) and lead Strategic Focus Area engagements on network performance, transformation and –monetization towards T-Mobile.
• Lead end-to-end network transformation programs in collaboration with T-Mobile with an emphasis on proactive, predictive technology roadmap planning.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Plan and Sales Strategy aligned with the CU’s sales goals and objectives.
• Be responsible for all technology-related engagements across Ericsson Business Areas and oversee the deployment and life-cycle management of those deployments.
• Build, grow, and develop talent who are experts in their field.
• Collaborate closely with T-Mobile and our Business Areas to drive innovation, transformation, automation, and the realization of 5G's full potential.
• Lead by example by embedding Ericsson’s Leadership Framework:
  Provide clarity, develop people, and deliver results.
• Model Ericsson’s Accelerated Behaviors:
  Change the game, collaborate, and own it.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale network transformation projects.
• Proven disruptor with track record of challenging the status quo.
• Strong background in AI RAN, 5g SA core, cloud-native technologies in general and related open interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of 4g and 5g networks and related technologies.
• Customer Advocacy:
  Expertise in building strategic customer partnerships and driving actionable roadmaps influenced by market insights and policy dynamics.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated success in fostering high-performing teams and leading innovative initiatives that transform organizational outcomes.
• Collaboration
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to forge partnerships across industry stakeholders, business areas, and external players, including government agencies and research institutions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Highly proficient in public-speaking engagements, customer c-level and stakeholder presentations.
• Understanding of sustainability-centered technology offerings.
• Excellent ability in presenting relevant business and industry insights to drive the business forward.
• Good listener with very high interest and curiosity to understand our customers specific challenges and needs.
• Demonstrated collaboration, working closely with the macs domains, macs customer units, and the business areas (bas).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of leading and developing high performing teams including virtual and remote teams.
• The ability to enable teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in relevant science or engineering with minimum of 10 years in the technology industry.
• Minimum of 5 years leading in a matrix environment.
• Early 6g exposure a plus.

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