Talent and Development Manager
At Ericsson, we believe our people are the engine of innovation and progress. Talent & Development (T&D) Unit is central to building a future-ready workforce and a high-performing, inclusive culture across EMEA.
This is more than a development function — it’s a strategic opportunity to accelerate talent, strengthen leadership and embed a culture of continuous growth that drives business transformation. If you’re passionate about unlocking human potential and helping people learn, grow, and lead — this is where you can make an impact.
FTC – 9-12 months (Maternity cover)
What you will do
In this role, you will:
Act as the single point of contact for Cloud Software and Services (CSS) Talent Management
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Represent CSS in all relevant Talent Management topics, including Career Enablement, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Succession Management, Culture, and Employee Engagement.
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Translate global and local T&D processes and programs into CSS-specific solutions that address unit needs and deliver measurable outcomes.
Collaborate and align across the business
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Partner with Total Rewards (TR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) to ensure integration and consistency across initiatives.
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Work closely with relevant global T&D SMEs to leverage best practices and ensure alignment with global strategies.
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Understand CSS-specific strategic development needs and partner with the relevant T&D colleagues to ensure development solutions align with the CSS unit strategy and EMEA priorities.
What you will bring
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Proven expertise with knowledge of Talent Management topics.
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Proactive and accountable, driving the right course of action with passion and fact-based decision-making.
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to partner effectively with senior leaders and global stakeholders.
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Clear and engaging communication skills to inspire, influence, and mobilize leaders and teams.
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Ability to design innovative, impactful and evidence-based solutions that go beyond mainstream approaches.
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Comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels, combining a consultative mindset with hands-on execution.
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Curious and analytical, able to interpret talent data, identify trends and make evidence-based decisions.
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Skilled at building credibility and rapport across diverse senior stakeholders.
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Collaborative and experienced in working across geographies, functions and disciplines within a matrix environment.
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Highly organized and structured, with an enterprise-wide perspective.
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Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all talent strategies.
FTC – 9-12 months (Maternity cover)
