Job Description

About this opportunity PMO Hub Manager - OCC is responsible for running the OSS,CORE & Cloud (OCC) domain project management unit for all customers in respective cluster. The role is responsible for overseeing all the project management resources with in OCC domain expertise to lead the projects within this unit. This unit will ensure that the resources are building capability to lead and deliver projects that requires the OCC portfolio knowledge. This unit will also ensure to enhance project management expertise in new areas such as 5G, NFVI & Cloud.
What you will do

• Develop and cultivate project management capability within the designated hub
• Manage a team of CPMs supporting the need of all CUs in designated cluster
• Drive readiness activities to ensure timely availability of OCC project management capability.
• Get involved with OCC business across the designated cluster to ensure accurate dimensioning of organization including efficient utilization and billability of resources.
• Support OCC cluster head in working with SA OCC on product roadmaps, future competence needs and BA initiatives
• Develop a positive & productive culture within the extended team
• Contribute to the development of a long-term strategy and delivery plans for the business
• Support the roll out of PMO initiatives, mandates, and directives.
• Drive project management excellence through leading and developing the community in conjunction with unit programs through competence assessment and development practices
• Ensure compliance and ethics and exhibit outstanding role-model leadership behaviors
• Build a strong project management culture within MMEA CSS organization and improve project managers competence through training, coaching & mentorship
• Enforce project management & Operational Hygiene
• Drive project excellence through defined programs with a focus on competence and capability, ways of working and tools and processes
• Ensure adherence to all Ericsson processes and methodologies especially compliance to XLPM framework
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You will bring

• 10+ years of program management experience in leading large-scale sophisticated deliveries with a telecommunication or technology company
• 7+ years of people leadership & senior stakeholder management experience
• Excellent communication and outstanding presentation skills
• Domain experience/ knowledge: CORE, Cloud and agile delivery
• Demonstrated experience of having led software development projects using agile-based methodologies.
• Deep experience of leading teams in a multicultural collaborative and matrixed environment
• Customer focused and desire understand business and customer needs.
• Professional demeanor with solid ability to prioritize, manage time and deliver results.
• Certification: PMIxc2xa9 project manager certification (PMP) or equivalent. ICT PD certification is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• MBA is an added advantage.
• Experience/knowledge in Ericsson Business Process (EBP) 5GC, cloud native is good to have.
• Experience/knowledge of Agile methodologies and certification as ACP/Scrum Master will be a great plus.

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Req ID: 738901