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Ericsson
Industry Ecosystem & Emerging Biz Emea

Ericsson

Nairobi | Full Time | ICT / Telecommunication

Closing in 1 week from now

What you will do

  • Lead industry ecosystem intelligence across EMEA, mapping partners, channels, enablers, regulatory trends and competitive moves.
  • Provide strategic guidance to inform Go-To-Market GTM, partner selection, and investment prioritization.
  • Identify cross-vertical opportunities arising from ecosystem shifts, regulatory changes, and technology evolution.
  • Deliver intelligence that supports vertical BD leaders in sharpening value propositions and market plays
  • Work hand in hand with the Head of Vertical Business Development to shape and execute the regional partnership strategy

Coordinate ecosystem and vertical insights to determine:

  • which partners to target
  • partnership models co-sell, co-develop, integrate, etc.
  • value proposition alignment
  • Support vertical BD teams with ecosystem-driven partner enablement while maintaining cross-vertical consistency
  • Lead early-stage business development for emerging domains, including but not limited to: Non-Terrestrial Networks NTN, Digital Airspace and Drone Ecosystems.
  • Conduct Emerging Business ecosystem validation and opportunity incubation.
  • Translate emerging technologies into tangible EMEA GTM strategies and cross -vertical real use cases 
  • Drive internal education on ecosystem trends, partner landscapes, and strategic innovation vectors.

The Skills You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience working in ecosystem strategy, innovation, emerging technologies, or advanced business development.
  • Deep understanding of mission-critical communications, industrial digitalization, and cross-industry ecosystem structures.
  • Strong awareness of regulatory drivers, technology disruption patterns, and competitor strategies across EMEA.
  • Proven strategic and analytical skills
  • Experience incubating early-stage business opportunities or new technology domains.
  • Established network across technology providers, ecosystem partners, integrators, investors, regulatory bodies, and industry alliances.
  • Ability to manage relationships at multiple organizational levels and across cultures within EMEA.

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