About this Opportunity
Lead end-to-end execution of the EMS program, ensuring delivery, quality, and governance across multiple project streams, while driving supplier accountability and stabilizing program performance.
- Ensure alignment between Ericsson and EMS across production, supply chain, and project execution
- Drive recovery plans, delivery commitments, and operational stability
- Act as the central owner for governance, escalation, and communication
What you will do
1. Program Leadership & Delivery
- Own overall program execution across all streams (e.g., Everest, Kilimanjaro, AMU)
- Drive delivery against committed milestones and production targets
- Ensure recovery plans are defined, tracked daily, and executed
2. Governance & Structure
- Establish and enforce program governance, roles, and responsibilities
- Ensure clarity of ownership across all functions and streams
- Define and manage escalation paths internally and with EMS
3. Supplier & Partner Management (EMS)
- Hold EMS accountable for delivery, quality, and commitments
- Ensure adherence to agreed production, supply, and reporting processes
- Lead escalations as per matrix with EMS leadership when targets are missed
4. Production & Operational Execution
- Monitor production performance, backlog, and output
- Ensure production readiness (quality, materials, validation) before shipments
- Oversee production relocation, ramp-ups, and capacity planning
5. Supply Chain & Material Readiness
- Ensure material availability, supplier alignment, and accurate planning
- Drive mitigation for shortages, delays, and logistics issues
- Establish a single source of truth for reporting and planning
6. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict quality validation before product release
- Drive resolution of technical issues (e.g., VSWR, soldering, component quality)
- Enforce quality audits and approvals before ramp-up
7. Communication & Reporting
- Lead program steering meetings and executive updates
- Provide transparent status on risks, actions, and performance
- Ensure consistent communication across Ericsson and EMS teams
8. Risk & Issue Management
- Identify and manage program risks across delivery, supply, and quality
- Drive mitigation plans and track execution
- Escalate critical risks to leadership
Key Interfaces
- Ericsson: Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance
- EMS: Program Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Leadership
What you will bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations
Program / project certifications e.g, PMP, PjMP
Experience of 10 + years and at least 5 years of leading large Programs/ Projects of infrastructure
Experience in:
- Managing external suppliers / EMS / partners
- Supply Chain Management
- Multi-site / global manufacturing or supply chain environments
- Managing risks and driving mitigation plans with ownership
- Escalation Management and Governance of large infrastructure programs/ projects
Excellent communication skills and managing senior stakeholders
Manufacturing experience is an added advantage
