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About this Opportunity
Lead end-to-end execution of the EMS program, ensuring delivery, quality, and governance across multiple project streams, while driving supplier accountability and stabilizing program performance.
• Ensure alignment between Ericsson and EMS across production, supply chain, and project execution
• Drive recovery plans, delivery commitments, and operational stability
• Act as the central owner for governance, escalation, and communication
What you will do
1. Program Leadership & Delivery
• Own overall program execution across all streams (e.g., Everest, Kilimanjaro, AMU)
• Drive delivery against committed milestones and production targets
• Ensure recovery plans are defined, tracked daily, and executed
2. Governance & Structure
• Establish and enforce program governance, roles, and responsibilities
• Ensure clarity of ownership across all functions and streams
• Define and manage escalation paths internally and with EMS
3. Supplier & Partner Management (EMS)
• Hold EMS accountable for delivery, quality, and commitments
• Ensure adherence to agreed production, supply, and reporting processes
• Lead escalations as per matrix with EMS leadership when targets are missed
4. Production & Operational Execution
• Monitor production performance, backlog, and output
• Ensure production readiness (quality, materials, validation) before shipments
• Oversee production relocation, ramp-ups, and capacity planning
5. Supply Chain & Material Readiness
• Ensure material availability, supplier alignment, and accurate planning
• Drive mitigation for shortages, delays, and logistics issues
• Establish a single source of truth for reporting and planning
6. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure strict quality validation before product release
• Drive resolution of technical issues (e.g., VSWR, soldering, component quality)
• Enforce quality audits and approvals before ramp-up
7. Communication & Reporting
• Lead program steering meetings and executive updates
• Provide transparent status on risks, actions, and performance
• Ensure consistent communication across Ericsson and EMS teams
8. Risk & Issue Management
• Identify and manage program risks across delivery, supply, and quality
• Drive mitigation plans and track execution
• Escalate critical risks to leadership
Key Interfaces
• Ericsson: Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance
• EMS: Program Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Leadership
What you will bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations
Program / project certifications e.g, PMP, PjMP
Experience of 10 + years and at least 5 years of leading large Programs/ Projects of infrastructure
Experience in:
• Managing external suppliers / EMS / partners
• Supply Chain Management
• Multi-site / global manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Managing risks and driving mitigation plans with ownership
• Escalation Management and Governance of large infrastructure programs/ projects
Excellent communication skills and managing senior stakeholders
Manufacturing experience is an added advantage
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?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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: India (IN) || Gurgaon
Req ID: 786704