Ericsson

Director of Project Office - Networks

Ericsson  •  São Paulo, BR (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join our Team

About this opportunity:

Join us as the MACS Networks PMO Director, where you will lead a team of project managers to deliver strong results. You will build a solid talent pipeline and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at high quality. This role is key in shaping and executing the project management vision while upholding our company values and culture.

This position is part of the PMO leadership team, reporting to the Head of PMO, and is based in Mexico City.

What you will do:

  • Project Delivery Excellence: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality through clear scope definition, effective risk management, and accurate costing.
  • EPPM/XLPM Framework: Promote the Ericsson Project and Program Management Methodology (EPPM) to drive consistency and excellence.
  • Financial Performance: Monitor project financials, focusing on margins and overall targets.
  • Program & Project Leadership: Oversee critical projects, ensuring governance, change management, and proper handling of change requests.
  • Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to standards and promote project management best practices.
  • Leadership & People Management: Develop and lead a high-performing team, managing resources and budgets effectively.
  • Transformation & Growth: Support business objectives and drive growth and profitability through strong project execution.

Soft / Power Skills

  • Strategic thinking & business acumen
  • Stakeholder management across regions and functions
  • Leadership & talent development
  • Change leadership
  • Conflict resolution & negotiation
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Accountability & integrity

Hard Skills

  • Portfolio and capacity management
  • Financial management (budgets, forecasts, margins)
  • Risk and issue management
  • PMO governance and KPI/OKR definition
  • Resource and workforce planning
  • Scope and change control

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or related field
  • MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
  • Project Management certifications (PMP®, PgMP®, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
  • Ongoing learning in leadership, finance, or analytics
  • Fluent in English; Spanish and Portuguese are a plus
  • Strong ability to work in multicultural environments

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: Mexico (MX) || Mexico City

Req ID: 785960

Ericsson

About Ericsson

The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive.

The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe.

Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today.

Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative.

The shift is happening. Are you part of it?

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kista, SE
Year Founded
1876
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