Core Technical Lead

About the Role

Ericsson is establishing a new Request for Change function within Managed Services. This function will focus on driving technical governance, solution design, and change architecture across Core Network domains. The Core Technical Lead will play a central role in this initiative, working full-time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position requires 8-10 years of experience.

Role Context and Objectives

The Core Technical Lead will contribute to building solutions for complex problems within the Core Network. This role involves joining a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement, aiming to define and implement architectural standards and automation initiatives. The position requires a professional who can lead technical aspects and ensure robust change management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of solution architects and integrators.
• Analyze service requirements, High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and Service Design Packages.
• Assess cross-domain impact across CS Core, IMS, and PS Core.
• Define the end-to-end implementation architecture and deployment strategy.
• Lead technical risk, impact, rollback, and dependency assessments.
• Define testing, validation, KPI monitoring, and acceptance criteria.
• Review and approve Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scripts, implementation plans, and change packages.
• Act as a technical authority during Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and major implementations.
• Support root cause analysis and post-implementation reviews.
• Drive architectural standards, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in telecom Core Networks.
• Experience with HLD/LLD analysis, impact analysis, migrations, upgrades, and network transformations.
• Experience working with change management, CAB governance, and operational handovers.

Required Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership abilities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a team focused on innovation and technical governance in Managed Services.