About the Role
The R&D Portfolio & Ecosystem organization leads Ericsson's R&D partner strategy across Development Partnerships and Joint Development Model (JDM) collaborations.
As Lead Ecosystem Manager - India, you will drive the growth, enablement, governance, and continuous improvement of Ericsson's R&D ecosystem in India. You will work closely with strategic partners and internal stakeholders to build capabilities, improve delivery performance, strengthen partnerships, and support Ericsson's innovation and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Strategy & Growth
- Define ecosystem roadmaps and future partner requirements.
- Identify capability gaps and evaluate new partnership opportunities.
- Develop collaboration models, governance frameworks, and business cases.
- Monitor industry trends and support long-term ecosystem strategy.
Partner Enablement & Governance
- Lead partner onboarding, assessments, and capability development.
- Establish governance, performance management, and collaboration frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with Ericsson processes, quality standards, and delivery expectations.
- Build strong relationships with strategic ecosystem partners.
Operational Excellence & Transformation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the ecosystem.
- Define KPIs, dashboards, and partner performance reviews.
- Lead transformation programs that improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Facilitate governance forums, workshops, and executive reviews.
Business Analysis & Decision Support
- Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Prepare executive presentations, reports, and performance updates.
- Support portfolio planning, capacity management, and investment decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Significant experience in ecosystem management, partner development, strategy execution, transformation, or program management.
- Strong understanding of telecom, R&D, and engineering delivery environments.
- Experience managing external partners and complex stakeholder networks.
Key Skills
- Strategic Planning & Business Development
- Ecosystem & Partner Management
- Operational Excellence & Governance
- Transformation & Change Leadership
- Data Analytics & Performance Management
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Project & Program Management
Why Join Ericsson?
- Shape Ericsson's R&D ecosystem in a key growth market.
- Drive strategic partnerships that fuel innovation and business growth.
- Collaborate with global leaders, technology partners, and senior executives.
- Influence the future of Development Partnerships and JDM collaborations.
Role Focus: Strategy • Partner Enablement • Governance • Transformation • Operational Excellence • Business Growth
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Significant experience in ecosystem management, partner development, strategy execution, transformation, or program management
- Strong understanding of telecommunications, R&D, and engineering delivery environments
- Experience managing external partners and complex stakeholder networks
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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.
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