AI Automation and Data Strategy manager

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About this opportunity:

We are seeking a highly technical and dynamic leader to drive AI-powered automation and data strategy across our global hyperscaler programs.In this role, you will operate as a hands-on leader and strategist, shaping and executing the roadmap for automation, tooling, and data-driven decision-making. While an individual contributor role, you will lead a global, matrixed team to design scalable solutions that improve delivery quality, accelerate deployments, industrialize operations and optimize the cost structure.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data center engineering, AI-driven automation, and global service delivery, influencing how next-generation infrastructure is built and operated at scale.

What You Will Do

Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and execute the AI-driven automation and data strategy for global hyperscaler delivery programs
• Establish a scalable tools and automation roadmap aligned with engineering and delivery goals
• Identify and prioritize high-impact automation use cases
• Build business cases and secure leadership approval

Leadership & Execution

• Collaborate with peers to identify improvement needs and prioritize use cases
• Lead a matrixed global team across regions and functions to deliver automation solutions end-to-end
• Drive execution, adoption, and continuous improvement of automation tools and data capabilities within the approved budget
• Partner with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to embed solutions into live programs

AI & Data Enablement

• Enable data-driven operations through advanced analytics and AI capabilities
• Leverage AI/ML to improve efficiency, quality, forecasting, and root cause analysis
• Define data standards, instrumentation, and feedback loops to continuously optimize delivery
• Support development of customer APIs
• Establish metrics to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and automation ROI

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience across:Data center or telecom infrastructure engineering ,Automation (scripting, tooling, platforms), Large-scale deployment or operations programs
• Strong understanding of: Available AI/ML applications in operations and automation, Data lake and AI platform options
• Proven experience defining and executing automation and data strategies at scale
• Experience working in a global delivery model, including offshore and nearshore teams
• Ability to lead in a matrixed organization
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability
• Comfortable operating across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment

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?
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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.

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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 and city: United States (US) || Plano

Job details: MS Delivery Manager

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan : Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.