About this opportunity:
We are now looking for a Head of Data & AI Platform Services to lead a global organization with end-to-end accountability for BNEW R&D data platforms, AI foundations, data enablement capabilities, ecosystems and shared services that accelerate data-driven engineering, automation and AI adoption across R&D.
This role is central to BNW R&D AI and data transformation journey. By bringing together data platforms, AI foundations, data enablement, storage services and data/analytics ecosystems into one organization, Data & AI Platform Services will simplify data access, strengthen governance and trust, increase reuse, and accelerate the realization of value from data and AI across the R&D ecosystem.
As Head of Data & AI Platform Services, you will report to the Head of Networks Engineering Services and be part of the NES Leadership Team. You will work closely with senior leaders across R&D, technology, product development and operations to establish scalable data and AI capabilities that enable innovation, automation and business value creation.
What you will do:
- Define and execute the strategy for Data & AI Platform Services.
- Lead the evolution of BNEW R&D data platform, data marketplace, context foundation and AI foundation capabilities.
- Drive data enablement, democratization and AI adoption by providing trusted, accessible and reusable data products and services.
- Establish and govern data foundations, data architectures, ingestion frameworks, storage services and data transformation capabilities.
- Ensure secure, compliant and cost-efficient management of enterprise, engineering and customer-related data assets.
- Lead and secure AI scaling foundations to accelerate AI-enabled engineering and business transformation.
- Drive data governance, security, lineage, catalog, quality and compliance capabilities across the R&D ecosystem.
- Strengthen collaboration across engineering teams, business stakeholders, data producers, consumers and strategic partners.
- Ensure effective monitoring, governance and optimization of data and AI platform capacity, utilization, performance and costs, and secure that necessary investments are planned, financed and executed.
- Build a strong culture of innovation, accountability, trust, collaboration and customer focus.
The skills you bring:
- Extensive leadership experience from data, AI, analytics, platform engineering, and R&D organizations.
- Strong understanding of data platforms, data products, data governance, analytics, AI technologies and large-scale data ecosystems.
- Proven experience driving digital transformation, data modernization and AI adoption in complex international R&D organizations.
- Deep knowledge of data architecture, data management, security, compliance and scalable platform operations.
- Experience establishing and scaling data marketplaces, self-service data capabilities and AI-enabled solutions.
- Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution, prioritization and financial acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Authentic, courageous and inclusive leadership, with experience developing leaders and building high-performing global teams.
- Passion for data-driven decision making, AI innovation and creating outstanding developer and user experiences.
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: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 792806
Skills Required
- Extensive leadership experience in data, AI, analytics, platform engineering, and R&D organizations
- Strong understanding of data platforms, data products, data governance, analytics, AI technologies, and large-scale data ecosystems
- Proven experience driving digital transformation, data modernization, and AI adoption in complex international R&D organizations
- Deep knowledge of data architecture, data management, security, compliance, and scalable platform operations
- Experience establishing and scaling data marketplaces, self-service data capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions
- Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution, prioritization, and financial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Authentic, courageous, and inclusive leadership experience developing leaders and building high-performing global teams
- Passion for data-driven decision making, AI innovation, and creating outstanding developer and user experiences
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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