Head of Data and AI Platform Services

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About this opportunity:

We are now looking for a Head of Data & AI Platform Services to lead a global organization with end-to-end accountability for BNEW R&D data platforms, AI foundations, data enablement capabilities, ecosystems and shared services that accelerate data-driven engineering, automation and AI adoption across R&D.

This role is central to BNW R&D AI and data transformation journey. By bringing together data platforms, AI foundations, data enablement, storage services and data/analytics ecosystems into one organization, Data & AI Platform Services will simplify data access, strengthen governance and trust, increase reuse, and accelerate the realization of value from data and AI across the R&D ecosystem.

As Head of Data & AI Platform Services, you will report to the Head of Networks Engineering Services and be part of the NES Leadership Team. You will work closely with senior leaders across R&D, technology, product development and operations to establish scalable data and AI capabilities that enable innovation, automation and business value creation.

What you will do:

• Define and execute the strategy for Data & AI Platform Services.

• Lead the evolution of BNEW R&D data platform, data marketplace, context foundation and AI foundation capabilities.

• Drive data enablement, democratization and AI adoption by providing trusted, accessible and reusable data products and services.

• Establish and govern data foundations, data architectures, ingestion frameworks, storage services and data transformation capabilities.

• Ensure secure, compliant and cost-efficient management of enterprise, engineering and customer-related data assets.

• Lead and secure AI scaling foundations to accelerate AI-enabled engineering and business transformation.

• Drive data governance, security, lineage, catalog, quality and compliance capabilities across the R&D ecosystem.

• Strengthen collaboration across engineering teams, business stakeholders, data producers, consumers and strategic partners.

• Ensure effective monitoring, governance and optimization of data and AI platform capacity, utilization, performance and costs, and secure that necessary investments are planned, financed and executed.
• Build a strong culture of innovation, accountability, trust, collaboration and customer focus.

The skills you bring:

• Extensive leadership experience from data, AI, analytics, platform engineering, and R&D organizations.

• Strong understanding of data platforms, data products, data governance, analytics, AI technologies and large-scale data ecosystems.

• Proven experience driving digital transformation, data modernization and AI adoption in complex international R&D organizations.

• Deep knowledge of data architecture, data management, security, compliance and scalable platform operations.

• Experience establishing and scaling data marketplaces, self-service data capabilities and AI-enabled solutions.

• Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution, prioritization and financial acumen.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

• Authentic, courageous and inclusive leadership, with experience developing leaders and building high-performing global teams.

• Passion for data-driven decision making, AI innovation and creating outstanding developer and user experiences.

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: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm

Req ID: 792806