Publicerad: 2025-09-05
AI Strategy and Portfolio Lead
Ericsson AB
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Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic, high-impact leader to join our global AI program as AI Strategy & Portfolio Lead. This role is ideal for individuals with a consulting or transformation background who are looking to apply their expertise in AI, business value creation, and cross-functional execution.
As a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, you will shape the AI agenda across multiple domains—Support (HR, Finance, Sourcing, Customer Support), Marketing, Product Development, and IT (Dev/DevOps/Ops). You will define and own the strategic portfolio, identify high-value initiatives, and drive tangible impact by leading engagements from opportunity framing to solution delivery.
This is a client-partner style role inside the enterprise—with the ability to influence strategy, technology decisions, and operating models.
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Key Responsibilities
Business Engagement & Strategy
• Act as the go-to strategic partner for business unit leaders, understanding their priorities, challenges, and transformation goals.
• Leverage external perspective and AI industry trends to shape innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Translate needs into targeted AI use cases, transformation roadmaps, and investment strategies aligned with business goals.
Portfolio Leadership & Value Delivery
• Own and prioritize the portfolio of AI initiatives within your domains—from ideation to impact realization.
• Lead business case development, ROI modelling, and quantification of AI-driven outcomes.
• Ensure delivery success by aligning stakeholders, removing roadblocks, and guiding solution teams with business context.
AI & Solution Advisory
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, AI platforms, and delivery models; connect innovation to practical execution.
• Advise on architecture, scalability, and solution design choices with an eye on value and feasibility.
• Champion alignment between business needs and technical roadmaps across teams.
Change, Governance & Budgeting
• Support investment planning, change management, and capability enablement in your business domains.
• Influence leadership forums and decision-making with clear communication and outcome-driven insights.
• Track portfolio progress and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
Required Skills & Experience
Business & Domain Expertise
• Deep understanding of core enterprise domains (HR, Finance, Sourcing, Marketing, Product, or IT).
• Experience in AI/automation transformation programs, ideally at scale or across multiple functions.
• Ability to connect technology with commercial impact.
Strategic Thinking & Value Focus
• Strong background in strategy development, business case modelling, and benefit realization.
• Ability to frame problems, structure initiatives, and lead through ambiguity.
Stakeholder Management
• Executive presence with the ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders across business and tech.
• Proven success in cross-functional collaboration and change enablement.
Delivery & Execution
• Experience leading programs or portfolios in agile/hybrid environments.
• Ability to drive initiatives from insight to implementation, often without formal authority.
Join our Team
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic, high-impact leader to join our global AI program as AI Strategy & Portfolio Lead. This role is ideal for individuals with a consulting or transformation background who are looking to apply their expertise in AI, business value creation, and cross-functional execution.
As a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, you will shape the AI agenda across multiple domains—Support (HR, Finance, Sourcing, Customer Support), Marketing, Product Development, and IT (Dev/DevOps/Ops). You will define and own the strategic portfolio, identify high-value initiatives, and drive tangible impact by leading engagements from opportunity framing to solution delivery.
This is a client-partner style role inside the enterprise—with the ability to influence strategy, technology decisions, and operating models.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Business Engagement & Strategy
• Act as the go-to strategic partner for business unit leaders, understanding their priorities, challenges, and transformation goals.
• Leverage external perspective and AI industry trends to shape innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Translate needs into targeted AI use cases, transformation roadmaps, and investment strategies aligned with business goals.
Portfolio Leadership & Value Delivery
• Own and prioritize the portfolio of AI initiatives within your domains—from ideation to impact realization.
• Lead business case development, ROI modelling, and quantification of AI-driven outcomes.
• Ensure delivery success by aligning stakeholders, removing roadblocks, and guiding solution teams with business context.
AI & Solution Advisory
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, AI platforms, and delivery models; connect innovation to practical execution.
• Advise on architecture, scalability, and solution design choices with an eye on value and feasibility.
• Champion alignment between business needs and technical roadmaps across teams.
Change, Governance & Budgeting
• Support investment planning, change management, and capability enablement in your business domains.
• Influence leadership forums and decision-making with clear communication and outcome-driven insights.
• Track portfolio progress and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
Required Skills & Experience
Business & Domain Expertise
• Deep understanding of core enterprise domains (HR, Finance, Sourcing, Marketing, Product, or IT).
• Experience in AI/automation transformation programs, ideally at scale or across multiple functions.
• Ability to connect technology with commercial impact.
Strategic Thinking & Value Focus
• Strong background in strategy development, business case modelling, and benefit realization.
• Ability to frame problems, structure initiatives, and lead through ambiguity.
Stakeholder Management
• Executive presence with the ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders across business and tech.
• Proven success in cross-functional collaboration and change enablement.
Delivery & Execution
• Experience leading programs or portfolios in agile/hybrid environments.
• Ability to drive initiatives from insight to implementation, often without formal authority.