About the Role
We are looking for a senior ICT Program Director to drive the delivery of 5G Core and Cloud solutions. You will lead large, complex programs for Ericsson’s customers, delivering cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, competitive environment. The ICT Program Director will support the Key Account Manager with technical expertise and is responsible for the Core 3 team, owning the program's solution and delivery model.
Responsibilities
- Drive 5G and 4G Core and Cloud engagements from scoping through delivery for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) customers.
- Own end-to-end program delivery, ensuring continuity from pre-sales to delivery and aligning with customer satisfaction and Ericsson’s business objectives.
- Build strong C-level customer relationships and maintain daily presence at customer sites to foster trust in Ericsson.
- Lead and empower local and global teams for on-time delivery, profitability enhancement, and continuous improvement through governance and project controls.
- Identify milestones, obstacles, recommend solutions, and mitigate risks and issues.
- Lead change management, including defining impacts to scope, budget, timeline, and quality with stakeholder agreement.
- Build strong internal and external relationships.
- Drive up sales opportunities.
- Harvest and optimize best practices, and create knowledge assets to industrialize delivery processes.
- Promote a "one team" atmosphere and coach project team members for professional growth.
Requirements
- At least 10 years as Program Manager, Program Director, Customer Project Manager, or Senior Solution Architect, including Core and Cloud delivery.
- Successful experience delivering physical, virtualized, and/or containerized Network Function projects.
- Experience delivering Automation of test and deployment.
- Successful track record in adopting GenAI into program deliveries.
- Supported sales efforts to drive new business.
- Successful experience with project control.
- Strong understanding of project management.
- Strong financial background and understanding of business case development.
- Highly developed risk-management skills.
- Demonstrated accountability, customer-focused mindset, positive outlook, and willingness to help others.
- Solid relationship management experience with leadership, engineers, developers, support, and sales teams.
- An innovative and creative spirit.
- Strong Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
- Strong persuading, influencing, and networking skills.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills, meeting customer expectations.
Skills
- 5G Core
- Cloud solutions
- Project management
- Risk management
- Relationship management
- Sales support
- Automation
- GenAI
- Financial background
- Business case development
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Commercial thinking
- Persuading
- Influencing
- Networking
- Planning
- Organizing
Location
- Toronto, Canada
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- University Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- PMP Certification
- ICT PD assessment (preferable)
Salary/Compensations
- $144,000 - $189,000
- Annual bonus potential
Benefits
- Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options with core coverage paid by Ericsson.
- Automatic 2% company contribution to Pension Plan.
- 50% match of employee's contribution to Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% (maximum 4% match).
- Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage (2x annual base pay).
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
- 18 days of accrued vacation.
- At least 3 personal days.
- Minimum 10 holidays.
- 1 volunteer day.
- Sick days.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% pay.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Educational assistance.
- Matching gifts.
- Wellness account.
- Recognition programs.
About the Company
- Ericsson Canada Inc. is a company that drives the delivery of 5G Core and Cloud solutions.
- Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets.
- Ericsson believes a diverse approach drives innovation, essential for future growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Encourages people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential.
- Values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets.
