What you will do

• Position Ericsson as a trusted technology and thought leader in EMEA Utilities.
• Shape and communicate the industry vision, innovation trends, and strategic value propositions for utilities operators, regulators, and industrial clients.
• Lead participation in regional and country-level utilities conferences, trade shows, and industry events, representing Ericsson with authority.
• Deliver compelling narratives around the future of utilities, energy transition, smart grid, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives.
• Define and execute the Go-To-Market Strategy for Utilities in EMEA, aligned with regional business priorities and regulatory environments.
• Drive business development, from opportunity identification to early shaping and qualification.
• Lead EMEA utilities ecosystem assessments, mapping key stakeholders, competitors, technology providers, and innovation clusters.
• Identify, validate and onboard relevant ecosystem partners, including technology providers, integrators, and strategic allies.
• Set short-term and long-term strategic priorities to guide growth, investments, and positioning.
• Influence EMEA utilities customer visions, roadmaps, and procurement strategies through thought leadership.
• Support Customer Units in Europe with lead development, funnel acceleration, opportunity shaping and support during key engagements and executive dialogues.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with utilities operators, regulators, industrial clients, and system integrators.
• Navigate local content, regulatory compliance, and public-private partnership requirements across multiple countries.
• Support sales teams in commercial strategy and deal structuring by helping define competitive business models, guiding negotiations, interpreting procurement processes, and providing techno-commercial value argumentation for major bids
• Work closely with the Solution team to align technology offerings and solutions with regional utilities requirements, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• support Market Area marketing and communications activities, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging for the Utilities segment. 
• Gather, develop and share best practices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 
• Support internal enablement and capability-building initiatives across regional teams.

The Skills You Bring

• 10+ years in Utilities business development, strategy, or program leadership within EMEA or multinational markets.
• Deep understanding of EMEA utilities ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, and key industry stakeholders.
• Strong track record influencing senior leaders and driving complex opportunity lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience in government, regulatory, and utilities operator engagement, participation in regional events, and thought leadership.Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Established network across utilities operators, regulators, technology providers, and integrators, with the ability to leverage relationships to advance strategic initiatives.