Ericsson Nigeria
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Technical Officer – Networks
Requisition ID: 723757
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About this opportunity
- We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive our Networks business in Nigeria.
- The CTO will be responsible for driving long-term network evolution & engagements by being a trusted advisor to the key decision makers, generating network sales, and supporting the Key Account organization with business development; securing that Ericsson is perceived as a preferred partner with solutions (end-to-end) that provide customer value.
What you will do
- Be the trusted partner to our customer in Nigeria with their Networks teams and influence their joint agenda.
- Ensure alignment with the customer on the technology directions.
- Influence Customer’s vision & strategy, drive Ericsson’s involvement in crafting customer visions, strategies & requirements
- Deliver customer value, and provide insight on how new trends will affect customer business
- Identify business opportunities, and identify customer business needs through consultative engagements
- Drive Knowledge Transfer, perform coaching and mentoring activities to support internal competence build-up
Requirements
You will bring:
- Education: University Degree in Business or Engineering, Master’s degree would be advantageous or equivalent working experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Technical Sales
- Extensive experience in network planning, engineering, and performance
- Deep Demonstrated ability in Radio, IP, Transport
- Ability to develop and drive a business strategy
- Portfolio expertise in the area of responsibility
- Consulting, selling, and presentation skills
- A good overall understanding of telecommunications technology and network operator business
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
