Global AI Strategy & Portfolio Lead

Ericsson; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a strategic, high-impact AI Strategy & Portfolio Lead to join our global AI program. You will connect business priorities with AI solutions, drive investment cases, and shape the portfolio across HR, Finance, Marketing, Product, and IT.

This is a client-partner style role inside the enterprise, blending strategy, product, and technology with commercial acumen. You will own the portfolio, lead business-case development, ROI/TCO modelling, and supplier evaluations, ensuring

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise domains and how technology drives measurable business value.
• Experience leading AI, data, or digital transformation programs at scale across functions.
• 12+ years in consulting, technology, product, commercial, or enterprise transformation with senior leaders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to strategic and techno-commercial partner for business unit leaders, translating priorities into AI opportunities.
• Own and prioritize the AI portfolio from opportunity framing to delivery and value realization.
• Shape data and AI products, advise on architecture, data, integration, and vendor options.
• Track portfolio progress, benefits, spend, risks, and dependencies; influence investment decisions.

Skills

Enterprise domain knowledge

AI transformation leadership

Business case development

ROI / TCO modelling

Data & AI product development

Stakeholder leadership

Cloud & AI architecture

12+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Engineering/CS

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a strategic, high-impact AI Strategy & Portfolio Lead to join our global AI program. You will connect business priorities with AI solutions, drive investment cases, and shape the portfolio across HR, Finance, Marketing, Product, and IT.

This is a client-partner style role inside the enterprise, blending strategy, product, and technology with commercial acumen. You will own the portfolio, lead business-case development, ROI/TCO modelling, and supplier evaluations, ensuring