About this Opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled Transmission & IP Network Lead to join our team at Ericsson, supporting large-scale RAN and Transmission projects. This role is critical in ensuring seamless delivery, integration, and optimization of transmission and IP networks across multi-vendor environments.
You will act as a technical leader and subject matter expert, working closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders to drive high-quality network deployment and operations. The role requires a balance of strong technical expertise and coordination capabilities to ensure efficient execution of projects within defined timelines, scope, and quality standards.
What You Will Do• Lead end-to-end Transmission and IP network operations, including planning, implementation, and optimization.• Ensure delivery and performance of microwave, fiber, WDM, MPLS-TP, and SDH/PDH networks.• Manage network KPIs, SLAs, and performance targets, ensuring high availability and reliability.• Oversee implementation and integration activities, coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.• Drive network rollout, swap, migration, and acceptance processes (PAT/FAT).• Perform network performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization to improve stability and efficiency.• Support capacity planning, traffic management, and congestion resolution strategies.• Lead back-office (BO) and NOC activities, including escalation handling and issue resolution.• Ensure compliance with EHS, security, and quality standards across all activities.• Prepare and present technical reports, audits, and performance reviews to customers and management.• Collaborate with design, integration, and project teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery of network projects.
The Skills you bring:• 10+ years of experience in Transmission and IP networks within telecom environments.• Strong hands-on expertise in microwave technologies (Huawei RTN, Nokia Wavence, Ericsson Mini-Link) and IP transport networks.• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia).• Proficiency in NMS tools such as Ericsson ENM, Huawei U2000/iMaster NCE, and Nokia NSP.• Solid understanding of network KPIs, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.• Proven experience in implementation coordination and stakeholder management.• Strong knowledge of network rollout, integration, and acceptance processes.• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (relevant certifications are a plus).
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: Pakistan (PK) || Islamabad
Req ID: 781924
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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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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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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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