ICT Program Director

Ericsson; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking an ICT Program Director to lead multiple projects in the CSS BOS domain (BSS/OSS) in Pakistan. You will drive scope, time, cost, and quality, ensuring contracts are delivered to customer satisfaction and aligning resources with governance standards.

You will build strong C-Level relationships, manage vendor engagements, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver programs on time and within budget, while maintaining risk controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 10+ years in ICT project/program management.
• Experience with large Transformation Programs in Operators within ICT, BOS domains.

Responsibilities

• Build strong Customer Relationship at C-Level and act as Ericsson partner.
• Manage project governance, scope, and resources across complex programs.
• Oversee vendor contracts and ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and monitor program finances and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

BSS/OSS domain knowledge

English proficiency

Contract management

PMP / PMI

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

About this opportunity

We are looking for an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Program Director (PD) who will lead number of projects in the CSS (Cloud Software Services) BOS domain (BSS/OSS)) towards its goal in terms of scope, time, costs, and quality in accordance with the agreement made with the project sponsor. You will ensure that a contract for products and/or services is delivered to the satisfaction of Customer, Program sponsor and Ericsson. To be successful, you will record details and clarify the project scope, secure the necessary resources and plan and monitor all necessary activities. Depending on the project category and complexity, you will be active participant in the project governance group and engage Stakeholders.

What you will do

• Build a strong Customer Relationship at C-Level (IT, Engineering, Marketing, Finance etc.), become a sort of Ericsson “agent” at to increase the customer’s trust in Ericsson as a Partner.
• Manage projects operational relationships with the customer, arranging meetings, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Be responsible for contract fulfillment, establish the program organization, the project plan baseline, clarify scope and secure vital resources at the right cost level and supervise all activities.
• Manager conflicts and critical issues within a program.
• Manage program scope and change requests meticulously, ensuring all changes are assessed for impact, approved through proper governance, and fully documented with supporting evidence to maintain transparency and audit readiness.
• Work closely with the account team during pre-sales, responsible for contract execution strategy, cost estimations, time & resource planning.
• Support organizational set-up and growth; a main contributor to the Professional Service culture growth, delivery methodology fine-tuning as well as harvesting the best practices from the programs driven.
• Provide strong leadership to drive cross-functional teams and program success.
• Handle project finance: ensure financial system monitoring
• Drive improvement activities related to risk assessments and risk management
• Actively seek to improve top and bottom lines, managing project finances and by identifying and driving add-on-sales opportunities
• Mentor the project team and support their professional growth

Vendor & Partner Management

• Oversee third-party vendors and subcontractors across the full lifecycle of the program/project
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts to secure cost efficiency, service levels, and compliance with Ericsson and customer requirements.
• Align vendor activities with Ericsson’s delivery commitments, ensuring seamless integration and coordination.
• Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Monitoring vendor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual terms, and driving improvements were required.
• Enforce adherence to Ericsson’s governance, compliance, and security standards in all vendor engagements.

The skills you bring

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent
• Proven track record in leading large Transformation Programs in Operators within ICT, BOS domains with a minimum budget of 10MUSD
• Proven experience leading large-scale Systems Integration programs with tight deadlines, involving coordination across multiple vendors and diligent management of diverse subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery, risk mitigation, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Prime integration experience.
• Demonstrable experience: more than 10 years in project and/or program manager role; or equivalent leadership role within ICT sector
• Domain and Technology experience: BSS, OSS.
• Areas of Expertise: Ericsson Charging, Billing, Mediation, Order Care, Catalogue Manager implementations
• Certification: PMI© Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• Proven problem-solving skills and good in written & spoken communication
• Customer focused and desire to understand business and customer needs
• Professional attitude with solid ability to prioritize, manage time, and deliver results
• Good team player with high interpersonal skills
• Strong Leadership Skills are required
• Proficiency in English

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.

Primary country and city: Pakistan (PK) || Islamabad