Development Manager

Ericsson; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned leader to head a cross-functional team of design engineers, test engineers, Product Owners, Program Managers and software architects. The role centers on mentoring, coaching, and delivering high-quality features while embracing Lean and Agile ways of working.

The candidate should have 15 years of core network product development experience with at least 5 years in people management and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 15 years of overall core network product development experience
• Minimum 5 years in a people manager role
• Experience in leadership teams and cross-organizational collaboration
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Familiarity with Lean and Agile practices
• Willingness to drive change and manage multiple tasks across functions
• Customer focus with high accountability to deliver results
• Experience in network function and Cloud Native evolution is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse cross-functional team including design, test, PO, PMs, and software architects
• Mentor and coach team members to maximize potential
• Engage with key stakeholders including product managers and program managers
• Drive high-quality features delivered on time for customer networks
• Foster collaboration across organizational boundaries and ensure lean/agile practices are followed

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile

Lean

Stakeholder management

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

B.Tech in CS/EC/EE

M.Tech (plus)

Job description

Join our Team

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment and more than 40% of the world's traffic passes through Ericsson networks.

Join our Team

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment and more than 40% of the world's traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Within PDG Exposure, Agile methodology and philosophy are practiced in spirit. A relatively flat system of cross-functional teams reporting into line managers who then report to a Product Development Group (PDG) Head. The successful candidate will lead a diverse group of cross-functional teams that include design engineers, test engineers, Product Owners, Program Managers, and Software Architects. This role requires a seasoned leader who can inspire and influence experienced professionals, foster collaboration across functions, and create an environment that supports continuous learning and growth. A strong commitment to mentoring, coaching, and talent development is essential. An Ideal Candidate would possess the following:

• ~15 years of overall Core network product development experience with a minimum of 5 years in a people manager role
• Strong result orientation and finds it stimulating to work with change management and teamwork/cooperation across the organization.
• Experience of working in a leadership team. Find it stimulating to work with teamwork, have a genuine interest in people and be a good communicator. You should also have the ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in line with Ericsson core values.
• Interest and good understanding of R&D and the concepts of Lean and Agile ways of working.
• Large degree of flexibility and willingness to change and to take on different tasks.
• Business and customer focused with a high accountability to deliver results.
• Drive and deliver high quality features on time enabling Ericsson to smoothly deploy targeted solutions in their customer networks
• Build and grow cross-functional teams towards end-to-end product capabilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Engage with and represent the team in discussions with key stakeholders including product managers, program managers, stakeholders from other nodes that make the larger solution, etc.
• Mentor and coach team members to realize their maximum potential while scaling your own peaks along the way
• Maintain the fine balance of solving most day-to-day problems of the team while also having a keen sense of when to elevate for swifter resolution and action
• Demonstrated ability to bring in product innovations of significant business value
• Prior experience in network function and Cloud Native evolution is a pre-requisite
• Creative problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting skills
• Solid work ethic, customer focus, team player with passion for delivering world class solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication
• B.Tech degree in CS/EC/EE or related studies. M.Tech degree in a plus

All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification