Data Strategy and Execution Lead

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 Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position. About this opportunity Ericsson is a global leader in telecommunications, enabling connectivity through sustainable solutions and a culture of collaboration and innovation. We are looking for an execution-focused, AI-fluent transformation professional to lead the BC&S AI transformation agenda — from strategic vision to measurable business value. Based in Plano, Texas, this individual contributor role serves as the central integrator across strategy, execution, adoption, and governance, translating the BC&S AI vision into prioritized use cases, actionable roadmaps, and scalable outcomes across global teams.

Translate the BC&S AI vision into practical execution roadmaps tied to measurable outcomes Maintain a centralized AI roadmap across BC&S domains, including milestones, dependencies, owners, and risks Drive portfolio prioritization based on business value, feasibility, adoption readiness, and time to impact Serve as the coordination point across BC&S, IT, Finance, AI hubs, and market areas Design and facilitate structured workshops to define AI vision, use cases, and execution plans Establish governance forums, prioritization boards, and progress reporting routines Lead change management and learning activities to support adoption of AI-enabled ways of working Manage execution cadence, track progress, surface risks, and support timely decision-making Provide practical guidance on AI capability, responsible use, scalability, and business fit The skills you bring 10+ years of experience in transformation, strategy execution, program orchestration, or portfolio management Strong understanding of AI, data, and analytics and how technology enables business transformation Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives across business, IT, finance, sourcing, and global teams Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience with senior leaders and distributed teams Ability to evaluate AI use cases based on value, feasibility, risk, and adoption readiness Experience in finance, sourcing, business control, or enterprise transformation (preferred) Familiarity with platforms such as Snowflake/Cortex, SAP BDC, Microsoft Copilot, or cloud BI tools (preferred) PMI, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent transformation certification is a plus 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.   What happens once you apply? Click Here  to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.   Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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 employer,  learn more.   If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.    DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.   Primary country