*about the opportunity*:
ericsson is looking for a results-driven leader to architect and execute our people strategy. This role owns the design, delivery, and measurement of people initiatives that accelerate business performance. The mandate: ensure human resources is a true business driver by translating strategy into priorities, disciplined execution, and measurable results—powered by robust people analytics.
Reporting to ericsson’s chief people officer charlotte levert, this executive will serve as a key member of the global people leadership team to ensure alignment and drive operational excellence across the function.
*what you will do*:
*set and operationalize people strategy*:
- define a focused, actionable people strategy that aligns with ericsson’s business objectives.
- translate strategy into clear priorities and ensure disciplined execution through robust project management and governance.
*lead people analytics*:
- own the people analytics agenda. Build and lead a high-impact analytics capability that delivers actionable, business-relevant insights. Use data to identify workforce trends, inform decisions, and measure the impact of people initiatives.
*lead the people pmo*:
- build and lead a high-performing people project management office (pmo) to drive execution of strategic initiatives.
- establish clear governance, accountability, and metrics for all major projects.
*deliver business intelligence*:
- gather and synthesize internal and external data—competitor, customer, and technology trends—into concise, actionable insights that inform people priorities and decisions.
*enable executive action*:
- create clear, data-driven content for c-level leaders.
- ensure insights are translated into specific actions that drive business and talent outcomes.
*drive change and transformation*:
- lead and support people-related change initiatives and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategy and effective execution across the organization.
*foster culture and engagement*:
- partner with people leaders to embed a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged culture.
- support the design and execution of engagement initiatives that reinforce ericsson’s values and strategic direction.
*ensure governance and risk management*:
- establish and maintain governance standards for people initiatives.
- identify and mitigate people-related risks, ensuring all projects are executed within a robust compliance and risk management framework.
*champion cross-functional collaboration*:
- build strong relationships across people sub-functions and with business leaders.
- ensure alignment, clarity, and effective execution of the people strategy through proactive stakeholder management.
*what you will bring*:
- management consulting or design thinking background, with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and deliver structured, high-impact solutions.
- advanced people analytics skills, with expertise in business intelligence, market analysis, and translating data into actionable insights.
- demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that drive business results in large, complex, or global organizations.
- proven success operating in a global, matrixed environment, with strong cross-cultural competence and stakeholder alignment across regions.
- exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a track record of advising and partnering with c-level executives.
- deep understanding of corporate governance, risk, and compliance, with experience managing people-related risks across multiple jurisdictions.
- proven ability to lead project or program management offices and deliver large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Minimum requirements:
- demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs. Project management qualifications or previous experience leading a project management office is advantageous.
- strong track record of leading large teams of experts located in different countries in alignment with ericsson’s leadership principles to create clarity, develop people & drive results
- deep experience in strategy, strategic analysis, or related disciplines within large or global organizations.
- strong background in business intelligence and data-driven decision making.
What success will look like in this role:
- the people strategy is clear, measurable, and directly linked to business outcomes.
- strategic initiatives are executed on time, within scope, and deliver tangible results.
- c-level leaders are equipped with actionable insights that drive better talent decisions.
- the human resources team is recognized as a strategic, high-performing business partner.
- culture and engagement initiatives are aligned and embedded across the organization.
- people-related risks are proactively managed and mitigated.
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