Head of Planning Practice

1 day ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Ericsson Full time 2,000,000 - 2,500,000 per year

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About This Opportunity
The Head of Planning Practice plays a strategic role in overseeing and optimizing the planning activities for Networks Build projects. This involves developing processes, methodologies, and strategies that ensure efficient project planning, seamless delivery, and alignment with business objectives. The role bridges technical planning, stakeholder management, and operational excellence to deliver high-quality telecom network infrastructure on time and within budget.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the planning function for all Networks Build projects.
  • Develop and continuously refine planning methodologies, best practices, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to align plans with execution requirements.
  • Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, work sequencing, and critical path scheduling.
  • Oversee demand forecasting, build program timelines, and risk analysis.
  • Drive the adoption of digital planning tools.
  • Mentor and develop planning teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Report progress and forecast to senior leadership, highlighting risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

The Skills You Will Bring

  • Education: M.SC, MBA or equivalent through experience
  • Min years of experience: 10 Years
  • Domain experience: Network Rollout
  • Deep understanding of Service Delivery process, models, and strategy
  • Customer and market insight
  • Excellent Social and communication skills
  • Adhering to principles and values
  • Leading, supervising, and responding to change in a high pace environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivery.

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.

Encouraging a diverse and 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 Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city:
Pakistan (PK) || Islamabad

Req ID:
773270

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