Head of PEU Silicon Job Description

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Head of PEU Silicon

Ericsson - Austin, TX

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About this opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to Head Ericsson Silicon Development. You will be responsible from end-2-end development, from concepts to production, of Ericsson's SoC (Systems on Chip) solution for our Networks portfolio. Our Ericsson Silicon is one of the key reasons why we are today regarded as technology leaders in Radio Access Networks. Our strategy remains, we aim to lead in this area also is in the future.

In this role you will lead a large team of talented engineers in a multi-site setup. Our main development sites are in Sweden and United States.

You will be part of the Hardware Engineering Unit and its leadership team. You will work closely with leaders in Ericsson including product management, product development, sourcing and supply in making our state-of-the-art products come to life.

What you will do:

Deliver a market leading Ericsson Silicon (Baseband + Radio ASICs) portfolio
E2E is responsible for the silicon development lifecycle from concepts to production, including digital ASICs, mixed signal ICs and FPGAs.
Vision and strategy for Silicon area (long term roadmaps, realization of product strategies, technology choices etc)
Ensure an efficient CAD and development flow
Lead a large, multi-site development team
Attract and grow top talent
Lead collaboration with key partners, suppliers and ecosystem
Drive continuous improvements in Silicon development processes and mechanisms to streamline time to market
Stay on-top of industry trends and emerging technologies in silicon development

The skills you bring:

Deep technical understanding of end-2-end silicon development and manufacturing.
Strong connection to worldwide silicon industry and cross ASIC discipline exposure.
Passion for R&D including driving R&D efficiency
Experience in developing evolving technologies
Technical knowledge and background in the Telco industry is a plus
Proven track record in driving and shaping organizational transformation & change, including team member motivation and communication
Ability to facilitate architectural and system level discussions and drive towards conclusion and subsequent implementation
Ability to stand steady and work through issues towards key stakeholders
10+ years' experience in senior leadership roles including leading a multi-site organization and multicultural teams

Leadership requirements:

Strategic and big picture thinking, with the ability to focus on delivering on your contribution today and into the future
Fact-based & fearless decisions: Strong strategic and business acumen. Consistently steps forward to make and take accountability for fact based, ethical decisions of self and team.
Executing speedily: Leads others in delivering on accountability while balancing cost, time to market and quality.
Empathy & humanness: Sets appropriate standards of behavior through uncompromising integrity. Transparency, listening and ability to empower and encourage people towards high performance.
Cooperation and collaboration: Driving and embracing innovation and change with a collaborative mindset

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build never seen before solutions 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.

If you have specific questions you are welcome to email Jens Johannesson Global People Business Partner @ [redacted] or Senior Recruiter Srishti Tandon [redacted]

Last day to apply is 3rd May 2024

Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.

Note: Security clearance including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.

What happens once you apply?

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We encourage you to consider applying to jobs where you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support you with the skills that you need to develop.

Encouraging a diverse an 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

Primary Recruiter: Srishti Tandon

Hiring Manager: Anna Dicander