Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head of Rollout Management to lead large-scale telecom network rollout programs across RAN, Transport, Fiber, Site Acquisition and third-party coordination.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for end-to-end rollout delivery, ensuring networks are deployed safely, on time, within budget and to quality expectations, while managing multiple stakeholders in a complex operator environment.
The role is customer-facing and requires strong leadership presence, commercial awareness, and the ability to drive predictable delivery across diverse teams and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Rollout Delivery
Own and lead rollout delivery across:
- Radio Access Network (RAN) deployment (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, modernization)
- Transport rollout (DWDM, IP, leased line dependencies)
- Fiber rollout
- Site Acquisition (SA) lifecycle
- Third-party / Multi Operator coordination
- Ensure seamless execution from planning and design through construction, implementation and handover.
- Act as the single point of accountability for rollout performance.
2. Program Governance & Performance Control
- Establish robust rollout governance, including planning, milestone tracking, progress reporting and executive dashboards.
- Drive disciplined execution using data-driven performance management.
- Proactively manage risks and dependencies; ensure early escalation with actionable recovery plans.
3. Site Acquisition & Permits
- Lead and oversee Site Acquisition strategy, execution and capacity.
- Manage interfaces with landlords, building management, authorities and councils.
- Reduce SA cycle time and minimize rollout delays caused by approvals and permits.
4. Vendor & Partner Management
- Lead multi-vendor rollout ecosystems including civil works, implementation partners and subcontractors.
- Hold vendors accountable for delivery, quality, safety and cost.
- Drive corrective actions, recovery plans and performance improvements where required.
5. Financial & Commercial Accountability
- Own rollout cost control and delivery within approved budgets.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks, cost leakage and inefficiencies.
- Support contract management activities related to rollout scope, changes and claims.
6. Risk, Compliance & EHS
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture across internal teams and vendors.
- Own rollout risk management (schedule, resource, compliance, financial).
7. Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach and develop rollout, program management and site acquisition teams.
- Build strong second-line leadership and succession.
- Create a culture of ownership, accountability and delivery excellence.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
- Senior customer stakeholders (deployment, network, transport, SA leadership)
- Internal engineering, PMO, commercial, finance and EHS teams
- Vendors, partners, authorities and third-party providers
Join our Team
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 15+ years in telecom network deployment / rollout / implementation.
- Leadership of large-scale, multi-technology rollout programs.
- Strong exposure to operator environments and complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Proven experience managing site acquisition and multi-vendor delivery.
Skills & Competencies
- Program and portfolio leadership.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
- Risk management and structured problem solving.
- Leadership Attributes.
- High ownership and accountability.
- Decisive and calm under pressure.
- Results-driven with strong execution focus
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: Malaysia (MY) || Shah Alam
Req ID: 784536
Skills Required
- 15+ years in telecom network deployment/rollout/implementation
- Leadership of large-scale, multi-technology rollout programs
- Strong exposure to operator environments and complex stakeholder landscapes
- Proven experience managing site acquisition and multi-vendor delivery
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) includes an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. An employee stock purchase plan and legacy pensions in some groups strengthen long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and a dedicated volunteer day are offered. Time‑off allotments can increase with tenure and are complemented by hybrid work where roles allow.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support are part of a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering. Wellness initiatives such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and EAP access are available in certain locations.
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