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Vacancy!!! Ericsson Nigeria Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

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: ICT Program Director

Req ID: 511931
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Our Exciting Opportunity

The ICT Program Manager is responsible to drive large and sophisticated Professional Services engagements towards Ericsson’s customers. The candidate will also support the KAM with extensive technical knowledge. By tackling both the CFR and sometimes CSR role, the ICT Program Manager is the overall responsible for the Core 3 team, especially for:
- The overall solution
- The overall cost estimation
- The delivery model (mix of on-shore, near-shore and off-shore resources)
Once the deal is won, the ICT Program Manager is the head of the delivery, until the complete fulfilment of the contract, ensuring the continuity from pre-sales to delivery, actively seeking to improve top and bottom lines with due consideration to customer happiness and Ericsson’s business objectives since these programs often have visible impact on the Business Unit and corporate results.
In wider and sophisticated projects, ICT Program Manager will be the program lead for a team of ICT Managers for project sub-streams.

You will

Build a strong Customer Relationship at C-Level (IT, Engineering, Marketing, Finance etc.). Daily presence at customer site, becoming a sort of Ericsson “agent” at the customer premise to increase the customer’s trust in Ericsson as a system integrator.
Guide up-sales opportunities!
Mentor the team, to interact with them and to support them in their professional growth, and to identify and recognize talents !
Support asset and organizational set-up and growth; a main contributor to the Professional Service culture growth, delivery methodology fine-tuning as well as harvesting the best practices from the programs driven.
Need hands-on experience when it comes to projects delivery
Need BSS proficiency
Need BSCS proficiency

To be successful in the role you must have:

Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
Persuading & Influencing ability
Relating & Networking skills
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
Planning &Organising skills
Leading & Supervising abilities
Knowledge of BSS charging and billing

What´s in it for you?

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it.
Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls.
You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Solution Architect (Sales)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Our Exciting Opportunity

We are looking for a Solution Architect (Sales) to support the KAM organization with solution expertise on different levels in pre-sales activities and position Ericsson as a thought and technology leader.

You Will

You will position Ericsson as technology leader, precisely in our offerings
Provide sales support expertise (conduct in-depth technical discussions with customer whenever required)
Provide sales support for specific deals, propose solutions covering business requirements and present to Market Area and Customer
Contribute to knowledge sharing, ensure the customer vision & strategy including implications on Ericsson’s technology and solutions is communicated to the ones in need at Business Units, Group Function and Ericsson Research

To be successful in the role you must have:

Minimum of a graduate degree in (IT or Telecom) or equivalent
Substantial in-field experience from solution sales
Domain experience: We are looking for experts in Radio domain as well as in Transport domain. You do not need to have expertise in both.
Thorough knowledge of the assigned area
Experience from working in the field with customers
Business Understanding

Additional Requirements:

You’ll be working for all MMEA, in your assigned expertise area, within a group of Sales-Support team members.
You’ll be expected to support the Sales team, preparing the solution strategy & solutions of the assigned opportunities, in accordance with the MMEA Sales-Support Processes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Solution Architect (Tuning Lead)

Req ID: 487562
Location: Lagos, LA, NG

Our Exciting Opportunity

We are now looking for a Solution Architect, who will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers.
In this role, you will also be accountable for providing profitable business for Ericsson by translating customer needs, and technology opportunities into detailed technical offering, solutions, and proposals.

You Will:

Inspire changes in the methods, processes, and guidelines within the customer organization or internally
Provide technical support in customer discussion, presentation, and workshop
2G, 3G and LTE parameters consistency checks, tuning and optimization to improve throughput, Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility etc.
Handling customer complaints and provide solution with proper explanation report.
Whole Network parameter audit and to provide recommendation to sort-out inconsistencies
Necessary feature implementation and recommend parameters settings to better data services
Participation in development of service portfolio
Engagement with top level management ( Example, CTO COO, CTIO etc.. ) at customer end to present project updates, strategic direction, risks, and recommendations for Network improvement programs
Act as a leader and mentor in day to day operations to provide insights for less experienced colleagues
Engagement with sales and accounts teams to Drive add-on sales and new business opportunities during the entire process to contribute to increased sales volumes
Engagement with Managed Services teams to plan and coordinate.

Requirements
To be successful in the role you must have:

A minimum of 10 years work experience in RF Design, Initial Tuning & Optimization
7 years proven expertise on Tuning for in mature Network
Knowledge and experience with data collection tools, e.g. TEMs Investigation 13.0
Statistical and Performance Analysis (Business Object, ENIQ, M2000, NETACT, FACTS, ITK)
Command Handling, Traffic Observation, and Alarms Management (WINFIOL, CME, MOSHELL, M2000)
Network Planning and Performance analysis (MAPINFO, MCOM, NEXPLORER)
Good Knowledge on the ERICSSON RAN Portfolio
Leadership and communication skills
Ability to interact with customer and identify area of improvement
Result oriented with focus on product quality and customer satisfaction
End-user / customer problem investigation and give quick remedies and solutions
RF Related Small Tools and Macros (Exert, Google Earth, PIANO, MAPSOURCE etc.)
Self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure and learn independently.
Good presentation, time management and leadership skills & ability to work with diverse backgrounds
Result oriented with focus on customer satisfaction and project delivery
Fluent English, both written and spoken