AI Strategy and Portfolio Lead
Ericsson
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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.
Required Skills & Experience
• Business and AI Expertise
o Strong understanding of business operations in at least one or more domains: Support Functions (HR, Finance, Sourcing, Customer Support), Marketing, Product Development, or IT Operations.
o Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI/ML-driven solutions, automation platforms, and digital transformation programs.
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
o Proven ability to develop and execute strategy, prioritize complex initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes.
o Experience in business case development and ROI estimation.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills
o Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and communicate with senior business and technical stakeholders.
o Ability to navigate across business and technology domains with confidence and clarity.
• Delivery & Leadership
o Strong experience in program/portfolio delivery, ideally in agile or hybrid environments.
o Able to lead cross-functional teams without formal authority and drive initiatives through ambiguity.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, consulting, or transformation roles.
• Familiarity with AI platforms, enterprise architecture principles, and digital product lifecycle.
• Prior experience in global organizations or multi-market environments.
What happens once you apply?
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?
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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: 769591