Join our Team

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Platform to lead the platform development for the Ericsson Private 5G Solution. This cutting-edge solution provides enterprise customers with private cellular networks for mission-critical business applications and connectivity needs. As a Senior Manager, you will act as a technical facilitator and people manager, responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of highly skilled engineers. You will also prioritize and organize the team’s efforts, fostering their career growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of highly qualified engineers.
  • Build an open, trusting, and operationally mature team culture.
  • Provide career growth and mentorship opportunities for team members.
• Project Delivery & Coordination
  • Own the delivery of critical platform projects for the Ericsson Private 5G Solution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product goals and cross-region efforts.
  • Support and coordinate resolutions for customer issues and escalations, both internal and external.
  • Participate in hiring planning and budgeting exercises.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Effectively communicate project status, issues, and plans to executive-level stakeholders.
  • Establish ownership and accountability across the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technical Expertise & Decision-Making
  • Engage in technical and architectural discussions, provide direction, and drive decision-making.
  • Collaborate on solutions leveraging best practices in networking, security, and systems administration.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Unix/Linux development environments and administration.
• 3+ years of leadership or managerial experience in networking or systems administration.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, standards, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, Network Namespaces).
• Expertise in security technologies (e.g., disk encryption, secure boot, TPM).
• Proficiency in Bash scripting and experience with virtual machines or hypervisors.
• Programming experience with Python, Golang, or equivalent languages.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Agile practitioner mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability to dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Linux OS kernel, services, and server configuration management utilities (e.g., iDRAC, iLO, IPMI).
• Experience in the telecommunications or cellular domain.