Ericsson

Manager Product Systems

Ericsson$136K — $178K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in system design or technical leadership within telecom or software systems
  • Proven track record in people management and competence development
  • Strong grip on R&D governance and quality management principles
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across organizations
  • Coaching mindset focused on team growth and well-being
  • Strategic thinker connecting technical outcomes to business success
  • Excellent communication skills suited for multicultural environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Radio Performance System Design team for performance and growth
  • Translate organizational strategy into clear objectives for system design
  • Implement workforce planning, including recruitment and succession planning
  • Drive systematic skill-building and promote a high-performance culture
  • Ensure adherence to system design best practices
  • Monitor delivery performance and take corrective actions when necessary
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance with standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with various plan options
  • Retirement and savings program with company contributions and matching
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and parental leave
  • Access to wellness programs and educational assistance
  • Support for volunteerism and employee recognition programs
Full Job Description
About this opportunity

The Line Manager, Radio Performance Systems leads the Radio Performance System section within the Radio Products Canada (RPCA) unit. This is a full line management role with accountability for people, ways of working, and operational performance of the organization. The role ensures that system design capabilities - including performance of systems, methods, and deliverables - enable high-quality, efficient product development and integration across the full product lifecycle. This is an experienced-level position based in Canada.

What you will do
  • Execute the line manager role, including accountability for the performance, growth, and well-being of all team members
  • Translate strategy and program needs into clear objectives and priorities for the Radio Performance System Design organization
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture
  • Identify competence needs and drive systematic skill-building and succession planning
  • Manage workforce planning - including recruitment, rotations, sourcing, and offboarding
  • Establish and maintain robust system design practices covering requirements breakdown, system architecture, interface design, and end-to-end performance
  • Ensure system design artifacts are consistent, reusable, and maintainable
  • Drive continuous improvement in system design tools, methods, and automation
  • Represent the RPCA Radio Performance System Design organization in program and portfolio forums
  • Monitor delivery performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for radio performance system design topics
  • Promote knowledge sharing and reuse of solutions and best practices across teams and sites
  • Ensure compliance with applicable directives, quality, information security, and health & safety requirements


Join our Team

The skills you bring
  • Demonstrated experience in system design, architecture, or closely related technical leadership roles within complex telecom or software systems
  • Proven background as a people leader, including performance management, competence development, and change leadership
  • Strong understanding of R&D governance, program execution models, and quality/management system principles
  • Ability to collaborate across organizations and geographies and influence senior stakeholders
  • A genuine coaching mindset with a commitment to team growth and well-being
  • Strategic and systemic thinking - able to connect technical decisions to business and customer outcomes
  • Results orientation with a consistent focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills suited to a multicultural, cross-functional environment


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: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)

Job details: Product Development Leader

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 offered 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.

The salary range for this position is $136,000 - $178,500

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 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-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 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 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, wellness account, and recognition programs.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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