Strategic Business Insights Director

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Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.

As a Strategic Business Insight Director, you will shape the agenda, own critical deliverables, and coach a high-caliber team to deliver outsized business impact through insights. This role is ideal for a successful management consultant ready to step into a tech company and lead the AI transformation—converging consulting skills, industry insight, data-driven analysis and native use of AI.

• Shape SBA’s priorities and roadmap against business imperatives; own delivery of select 2026 Objectives and Key Results.
• Act as executive advisor and sponsor on top-account engagements; steer C suite decisions that shift Cap Ex, defend price, and win bids.
• Architect and scale a portfolio of productized insights (e.g., modernization ROI, competitive benchmarks, country deep-dives) with measurable adoption and reuse across CUs.
• Lead complex, cross-functional programs that connect technology choices to business outcomes; align S&T, Business Areas, and MACS.
• Own the enterprise storyline for high-stakes opportunities and investment cases; raise the bar on synthesis and executive communication.
• Build, coach, and performance-manage diverse teams; create an apprenticeship culture that grows talent into next-generation leaders.
• Institutionalize AI-enabled delivery (tools, prompts, workflows, guardrails) that compress cycle times while improving quality and defensibility.
• Track and report commercial impact (NS/OB, win rates, price realization, TAM expansion) and secure resources through Product Council governance.

• 5+ years at a top-tier consulting firm plus 3+ years in industry (telecom, cloud, edge, or networking) or equivalent blend; demonstrable business impact.
• Executive presence and credibility with CxO/board-level stakeholders; strong negotiation and decision facilitation skills.
• Strategic finance and market analysis depth (e.g., investment cases, make/buy/partner, competitive conduct); rigorous, data-driven judgment.
• Telecom ecosystem fluency or adjacent infrastructure expertise, with curiosity to go deep on emerging differentiation (5G+Fiber, edge AI/ISAC).
• Track record building reusable insight products and methods that scale beyond one-off projects.
• AI fluency: practical experience implementing genAI/analytics to improve insight generation, quality, and speed at team/portfolio scale.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams; talent builder with a strong coaching record; culture carrier for excellence and inclusion.
• World-class communication: concise, compelling storytelling; ability to translate complex technology into business value for executives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

At Ericsson, we offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

• Health: choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; company credits equal the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of medical and dental premiums for eligible employees and dependents.
• Financial Security: 3% company contribution to 401(k); additional matching contributions; company credits on basic life and disability coverage; option to participate in Aktiepurchase plan.
• Time: minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid maternity leave up to 16 weeks and parental/adoption leave up to 6 weeks at 100% of pay.
• Additional benefits: financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

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DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.