About this opportunity!
We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive our Networks business in Jordan.
The CTO will be responsible for driving long-term network evolution, strategy & engagements by being a trusted advisor to the key decision makers, generating network sales, and supporting the Key Account organization with business development; securing that Ericsson is perceived as a preferred partner with solutions (end-to-end) that provide customer value.
The selected candidate will directly report to CU NME Head of Network.
What you will do
- Position Ericsson as the strategic partner for operators through vision, thought leadership and technology advisory across all customers in Jordan.
- Drive, support and push a 5G acceleration strategy to improve Ericsson's market share in both Radio and transport working with our customers to develop business and technical rationale for 5G deployments.
- Selectively support our customer with opportunities and challenges that are cross-portfolio and that require long-term and strategic positioning.
- Drive key engagements from networks perspective and regain trust of operators and market together with COM
- Engage with operators VP and Director level to position Ericsson's value and its offerings delivering TCO benefits to customer.
- Orchestrate local events like Technology Road shows.
- Participate in regulatory and local market event demonstrating thought leadership.
You will bring!
Leadership
- Customer obsession (customer excellence) - The customer needs to trust the position holder who acts with (passion and integrity) as a strong advocate for the customer inside Ericsson, and for Ericsson towards the Customer
- Strategic Thinker (master strategy) - Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions-oriented; able to balance short and long-term priorities
- Experimentation (driving innovation) - Willingness to do things differently on unproven solutions, ability to get others to take risks and experiment
- Agile leadership (embracing change) - Being able to effectively change the direction and focus of the organization based on customer requirements
- Be a strong role model in terms of collaboration, accountability and one Ericsson attitude
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Ensure compliance with legal and Ericsson requirements
Sales/Customer
- Trusted advisor to the customer CTO organization. Proven track record of building strong customer relationships. Work with Key Accounts to advise and support to position Ericsson as a Technology leader.
- Abreast of broader market developments and competitor's initiatives with their leading customers
Functional/ Technical
- Deep understanding of 5G, Radio interface, network planning or optimization, and how to drive profitable growth
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in technical/pre-sales
- Thought leadership and deep technical knowledge and understanding of Ericsson Radio & Transport portfolio.
Other Unique requirements
- Understanding the needs of advanced markets, and advanced technologies (e.g. 5G, Virtualization, OpenRAN, IoT, mMIMO)
- Cultural understanding of Jordan will be an advantage
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: Jordan (JO) || Amman
Req ID: 785400
Skills Required
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in technical/pre-sales
- Deep understanding of 5G and network planning
- Proven track record of building strong customer relationships
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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