Solution Architect at Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of communications technology and services. Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other industries. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient real-time solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our lives more freely, in sustainable societies around the world.

Ericsson Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Solution Architect

Ref No: 00106369
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• As a senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible for managing customer requirements and proposing solutions utilizing Ericsson and 3rd party products.
• The senior Solution Architect is engaged with the account team from pre-sales through the implementation and conclusion stages of the project.
• The senior Solution Architect is experienced in handling scope change and also demonstrates strong leadership capabilities.
• As a senior Solution Architect your role is at the centre of activities, entailing a high level of interaction with the customer organization and the necessary internal units in Ericsson.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex customer requirements and propose technical and competence development solutions
• Select or propose 3rd party suppliers/products for the Customer Solution as required.
• Provide the specified customized solutions, covering several domains and layers in the customer network. Products
• Drive changes in the methods, processes and guidelines within the customer organization or internally demonstrating leadership.
• When applicable participate as a member of Core 3 team.
• Drive Add on sales and new business opportunities during the entire process in order to contribute to increased sales volumes.
• Manage teams of less experienced Solution Architect or Service Engineers in Customer Projects.

Qualification

• Minimum of BE in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years Telecom Experience and including at least 5 years in a customer facing role as a solution architect.
• Strong architecture design and modelling capabilities.
• Strong track record in engaging with C-level at customers.
• Very strong knowledge on RAN systems such as WCDMA, CDMA, GSM, IPRAN and ETRAN and services such as design/planning, optimisation, network performance review.
• Strong E2E GSM, WCDMA and LTE network architecture knowledge.

Core Competences

• Broad Technical Acumen.
• Consultative Selling Ability.
• Problem Solving Ability.
• Creative Thinking.

Skills

• Presentation & Communication skills
• Team work and collaboration skills
• Market insight
• Financial Understanding

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Experience from technical roles focusing on integration is a required experience for this role, e.g. experience from work as Integration engineer.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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