Ph3The Opportunity /h3 pAs the Head of Ericsson Research, you will serve as the thought leader and driver for our long‑term technological vision. Reporting directly to the Group CTO, you will lead a world‑renowned global organization dedicated to exploring and developing breakthrough connectivity and AI technology. This role requires a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between scientific exploration and global industrial leadership, ensuring Ericsson remains at the absolute forefront of technology. /p h3The Mandate /h3 ul liStrategic Stewardship: Direct a global workforce of over 800 professionals across 14 countries, fostering a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and high‑performance delivery. /li liInnovation 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. /li liTechnological 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. /li liGlobal Advocacy: Represent Ericsson within the scientific community and at major international fora, shaping the global discourse on future technologies. /li /ul h3Executive Profile Competencies /h3 h3Visionary Strategic Agility /h3 ul liA proven ability to translate macro‑industry trends and customer insights into a robust research agenda. /li liDeep mastery of the interplay between innovation complexity and evolving business models. /li /ul h3Technical Domain Mastery /h3 ul liExtensive expertise across the full stack: Radio, AI, Network Architecture, Security, and Hardware/Software co‑design. /li liA specific focus on distributed, real‑time AI, including AI‑native networks, compute paradigms, and the integration of AI into the very fabric of research methodology. /li /ul h3Operational Excellence /h3 ul liSignificant experience leading large‑scale, global RD organizations with a track record of successfully managing leaders of leaders. /li liA sophisticated understanding of standardization strategies and open source dynamics as levers for market influence. /li /ul h3Ecosystem Influence /h3 ul liAn established global network spanning academia (top‑tier professors/universities) and industry (C‑suite technology executives). /li liExceptional communication skills, with the presence and gravitas to distill complex technical concepts for diverse, global stakeholders. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liAcademic Background: PhD or MSc in a relevant field; a distinguished career in senior line management within a global context. /li liLocation: Stockholm, Sweden (Global HQ). /li liReporting Line: Member of the Group Function Technology Leadership Team, reporting to the CTO and Head of Group Function Technology. /li /ul pContact: Please direct all questions to Martin Eriksson, Executive Recruiter – /p pEricsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr