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Head of AI Innovation

Ericsson
Reading, GBR
Director · 8+ years experience
Onsite
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Experience:

  • 15+ years in telecom, cloud or ICT industry, with a significant track record in managed services, network operations or network intelligence.
  • 8+ years in senior leadership roles (director/VP) driving portfolio strategy, innovation and/or large‐scale transformation across multiple markets or domains.
  • Demonstrated experience leading AI/analytics/autonomous‐operations programmes or portfolios, including GenAI, agentic AI, ML and automation applied to network and operations.
  • Proven track record in customer‐facing executive roles (C‐level engagement, co‐innovation, lighthouse deals) and industry thought leadership (standards, conferences, ecosystem work).
  • Deep understanding of autonomous networks, intent‐based operations, digital engineers and ANOps frameworks, including TM Forum AN levels.
  • Strong strategic and portfolio management skills: ability to shape multi‐year roadmaps, prioritise investments and balance innovation with industrialisation.
  • Excellent leadership and people‐management skills, with the ability to lead senior directors, build high‐performing teams and create a strong AI talent culture.
  • Strong commercial acumen and business understanding, able to link AI Innovation outcomes to revenue, margin, risk and strategic differentiation.
  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, capable of inspiring change across Ericsson and with external stakeholders (CSPs, partners, standards bodies).
  • High level of cloud and AI literacy: familiar with hyperscaler AI/ML platforms, data and automation architectures, and responsible‐AI considerations.
  • Ability to operate in complex, multicultural environments and to create order and momentum in fast‐evolving, innovation‐driven settings.
  • Behaviours and Competencies
  • Visionary and strategic thinker who can define and communicate a compelling autonomous‐operations and AI Innovation agenda.
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across senior internal and external stakeholders, including CSP CXOs and ecosystem partners.
  • Inspirational leader who builds high‐performing, diverse teams and a strong AI talent culture.
  • Customer and value focused, ensuring AI Innovation outcomes are tied to measurable operational and business impact.
  • Resilient and pragmatic in managing risk, ambiguity and change in an innovation‐driven environment.
  • Working Arrangements
  • Office based for a minimum of 60% of the working week.
  • Travel is expected in the range of 25% on average, but can rise to around 50% based upon business need.
  • If not based in the UK, a minimum of one week in four will be based in the UK.
  • Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
  • What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
  • Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading
  • Req ID: 791693

Skills:

  • Deep understanding of autonomous networks, intent‐based operations, digital engineers and ANOps frameworks, including TM Forum AN levels.
  • Strong strategic and portfolio management skills: ability to shape multi‐year roadmaps, prioritise investments and balance innovation with industrialisation.
  • Excellent leadership and people‐management skills, with the ability to lead senior directors, build high‐performing teams and create a strong AI talent culture.
  • Strong commercial acumen and business understanding, able to link AI Innovation outcomes to revenue, margin, risk and strategic differentiation.
  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, capable of inspiring change across Ericsson and with external stakeholders (CSPs, partners, standards bodies).
  • High level of cloud and AI literacy: familiar with hyperscaler AI/ML platforms, data and automation architectures, and responsible‐AI considerations.
  • Ability to operate in complex, multicultural environments and to create order and momentum in fast‐evolving, innovation‐driven settings.
  • Behaviours and Competencies
  • Visionary and strategic thinker who can define and communicate a compelling autonomous‐operations and AI Innovation agenda.
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across senior internal and external stakeholders, including CSP CXOs and ecosystem partners.
  • Inspirational leader who builds high‐performing, diverse teams and a strong AI talent culture.
  • Customer and value focused, ensuring AI Innovation outcomes are tied to measurable operational and business impact.
  • Resilient and pragmatic in managing risk, ambiguity and change in an innovation‐driven environment.
  • Working Arrangements
  • Office based for a minimum of 60% of the working week.
  • Travel is expected in the range of 25% on average, but can rise to around 50% based upon business need.
  • If not based in the UK, a minimum of one week in four will be based in the UK.
  • Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
  • Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading
  • Req ID: 791693

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