Job Details

Overview

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious and innovative AI Program Director to lead the Americas AI Acceleration Hub within Ericsson's Strategic Projects and Transformation Unit. This role provides a unique opportunity to rapidly grow your AI expertise, collaborate with senior leaders, and build a meaningful career path in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. You'll take center stage in shaping strategies for generative AI adoption, driving impactful initiatives, and leading cross-functional efforts to unlock measurable outcomes.

As a senior leader of the central AI team, you will guide and collaborate with program managers, change managers, data scientists, data engineers, and solution architects to accelerate AI adoption across the Americas. This highly visible position calls for visionary leadership, a focus on practical use case development, and fostering an enterprise-wide mindset for AI innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI acceleration programs across the Americas, ensuring impactful prioritization of AI initiatives, such as customer experience optimization and network efficiency.
• Lead workshops and sprints to accelerate AI adoption, helping business teams craft actionable use cases and achieve real-world outcomes.
• Shape strategic frameworks by embedding AI solutions into organizational priorities, delivering practical, scalable solutions to meet business needs.
• Identify and overcome implementation barriers, enabling seamless integration of AI technologies into enterprise systems and fostering collaboration across decentralized teams.
• Partner with business and technical teams to foster alignment while innovating to address complex operational challenges.
• Champion innovative approaches for AI adoption while engaging stakeholders and inspiring transformation efforts across the region.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

• 5-7 years of experience in program management, leadership, or high-impact roles in an AI, analytics, or strategy capacity within dynamic organizations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or Data Science).

Transferable Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities to overcome challenges and deliver actionable solutions.
• A curious mindset and hunger for learning, with the agility to quickly comprehend new technologies and AI concepts.
• A proactive, strategic approach to leading initiatives and identifying opportunities for measurable impact.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Outstanding ability to connect with diverse business and technical teams to cultivate alignment on projects.
• Top-notch interpersonal skills to inspire, engage, and rally stakeholders for adoption and change efforts.

Innovation and Drive:

• A passion for leveraging AI to improve processes, increase efficiency, and deliver value across global organizations.
• Creativity in ideating fresh strategies and methods to achieve organizational transformation through AI.

Why Join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, we empower you to shape the future of enterprise operations through innovative AI solutions. By joining our team, you'll benefit from:

• Investment in your growth: Access to mentorship, learning programs, and global project exposure to quickly accelerate your skill set and build a meaningful AI career.
• Supportive hiring process: Our process emphasizes transparency and collaboration. Expect to engage in conversations with team members, showcase your problem-solving abilities, and receive plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
• An inclusive environment: Work with a team of diverse innovators pushing the boundaries of enterprise AI adoption and shaping the future of tech.

Join us and lead transformative AI efforts with a tangible impact across Ericsson's Americas region.

Location and Job Details

Primary country and city: United States (US) — Plano

Job details: IT Project Manager

Benefits

• Your Pay: The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
• Your Health: Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
• Your Financial Security: We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
• Your Time: Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Additional Benefits: Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.