Job Description

We are looking for a Head of GIR who can join our team in India. In this role you will be responsible to create a favourable environment for Ericsson\'s and our customers\' success through thought leadership and trusted advice that proactively influences governments and industry organizations, in policies, legislation and regulations for ICT and trade. Responsibilities & Tasks: The role will be responsible for all government relations across DoT, TRAI, TEC, WPC, MeiTY, DPIIT, NITI Aayog and other ministries and departments for Ericsson in India The role will lead a team of senior government relations executives The person\'s key responsibility to sustain and enlarge the technology thought leadership position enjoyed by Ericsson amongst the key stakeholders in DoT, related bodies and TRAI The person will develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparts in operators, technology partners, other OEMs, competitors The role will own the engagement and relationship with key trade and industry associations like COAI, CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, USISPF, BIF, SCCI etc. The individual will demonstrate a key interest in learning new technologies, possess analytical reasoning to link technology to policy The individual will ensure regular interactions for Ericsson India Managing Director, Senior Ericsson executives from HQ & Market area with key government stakeholders involved in policy formulation The position will be responsible for monitoring and scanning the regulatory and policy landscape for changing regulations, policies, rules, guidelines and laws that may have a direct or indirect impact on Ericsson\'s business and its ability to serve its customers The role will actively engage within the organization with different functions not limited to CU, domains, Supply, Sourcing, legal, IPR, taxation, finance, group function technology, trade compliance, cyber & network security You will bring Post-secondary degree in law, business administration, science, or a similar area, or corresponding acquired skills/knowledge Minimum 15+ Years of relevant industry experience. Highly developed understanding of national policies, regulations and legislation, and associated processes and actors Good understanding of relationships and influences between national, regional, and global policies/regulations and processes Ability to identify regulatory-induced business opportunities and constraints Strategic utilization of influencing and lobbying skills based on effective communication and active engagement. A strong Customer and Government network Experience in driving strategy work. Core Competencies: Persuading & Influencing Presenting & Communicating Information Relating & Networking Deciding & Initiating Action Adhering to Principles & Values Commercial thinking 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 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. What Happens once you apply 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 nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people withdifferent 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 ourEricsson team. We are proud to announce Ericsson India is ranked among Top 50 companies in the country and is once again officially Great Place to Work Certified in 2022. Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with the Great Place to Work Institute for assessment, benchmarking and planning actions to strengthen their workplace culture and this Certification acknowledges our employees value their employee experience and our workplace culture.

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