VP Head of Ericsson Research
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Company Details
Name:Ericsson
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Website:
https://www.ericsson.com/
Description:
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empow…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Others
Job Description
This is a role for a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between breakthrough 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, realtime 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 distil 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.
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