Solution Architect

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About this opportunity:

Lead end-to-end technical delivery of RAN projects at Ericsson, covering solution design, implementation, optimization, acceptance, and customer engagement. Strong expertise in 4G/LTE is required; 5G knowledge is a plus. Deep Ericsson product knowledge is mandatory.

What you will do:

• Lead RAN project delivery from design through deployment, optimization, and customer handover.

• Define and validate RAN solutions aligned with customer requirements, Ericsson standards, and network strategy.

• Manage design activities including coverage, capacity, parameter planning, and feature implementation.

• Drive tuning and optimization to improve coverage, quality, capacity, and user experience.

• Lead acceptance activities - test planning, KPI definition, issue resolution, and customer sign-off.

• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and senior stakeholders.

• Coordinate across project managers, RF engineers, delivery teams, and subcontractors.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and deviations.

• Ensure compliance with Ericsson processes, governance models, quality, and security standards.

• Lead design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and executive steering meetings.

• Translate technical topics into clear business impacts and recommendations for senior management.

• Support presales, bid, and solution validation activities when needed.

• Maintain documentation, acceptance evidence, and handover material.

• Coach RAN engineers and promote knowledge sharing across delivery teams.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor's in Telecommunications, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Extensive experience in RAN architecture, design, deployment, optimization, and acceptance.

• Strong practical knowledge of 4G/LTE; 5G NR knowledge is an advantage.

• Mandatory: proven expertise in Ericsson RAN systems, products, tools, and delivery processes.

• Experience leading RAN projects in customer-facing environments.

• Proficient in RAN KPIs, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Strong grasp of project governance, risk management, and process compliance.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make decisions under pressure.

• Open to travel and international/multicultural project 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.

Primary country and city: Ethiopia (ET) || Addis Ababa

Req ID: 789465