RAN Solution Architect

About this opportunity

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Market Area is a vibrant hub of innovation, technology, and collaboration. At its core, our Networks organization plays a pivotal role in driving thought leadership and delivering exceptional value in a fast-changing, increasingly data-driven environment, where business realities vary across diverse markets and countries.

We are looking for a Network Build & NSI (Network Solution Introduction) Solution Architect for Customer Unit SEE (South Europe and Eurasia), with primary focus on delivery execution within the RAN Life Cycle Services (LCS) portfolio and additionally support in rollout integration activities.

The role serves as the technical authority for NSI activities, driving the integration, validation and introduction of new RAN solutions, software releases and functionalities into live customer networks while ensuring delivery excellence and operational stability.

The scope also extends to the practical implementation context surrounding solution introduction, including site and infrastructure readiness, special coverage and mission-critical deployment scenarios, and the interaction between radio, energy, transport and IP connectivity.

What you will do:

• Deliver Network Solution Introduction activities under the RAN Life Cycle Services portfolio, with primary accountability for delivery quality, technical readiness and repeatable execution.
• Drive RAN software onboarding through controlled and increasingly automated processes covering software supply, validation, deployment readiness and lifecycle continuity.
• Deliver, validate and deploy newly introduced technology and solutions for customers, tailored to their specific needs and environment.
• Coordinate validation in lab, first-node implementation, pilot or golden-cluster activities, hardware introduction and continuous software-upgrade readiness, ensuring a controlled handover to industrialized rollout.
• Prepare and maintain delivery methods, technical procedures, checklists, acceptance criteria, reusable templates and troubleshooting guidance to secure first-time-right execution
• Provide expert support for configuration, scripting, node troubleshooting, observability, investigation, CSR opening and technical recommendations for deployment teams.
• Support rollout integration activities
• Lead the technical development of RAN and network infrastructure solutions for customer opportunities and delivery projects
• Support implementation partners and ASPs through technical guidance, mentoring, training and operational best practices.
• Uphold high standards of Ethics, Compliance, Integrity, information security, quality and EHS in all delivery activities.

What you will bring

Competence

• Knowledge of Network Solution Introduction and the RAN Life Cycle Services portfolio, including RAN Solution Assistance, Lab Services, RAN SW Onboarding and Automated Testing Services.
• Experience in introducing new or updated RAN hardware, software, functionalities and features into live or customer-representative environments.
• Experience with lab validation, test strategy and execution, first-node implementation, pilot or golden-cluster activities, hardware introduction and software lifecycle management.
• Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, configuration, scripting, observability and technical reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Ericsson Networks products and services across Purpose-built RAN and Open/Cloud RAN scenarios.
• Understanding of end-to-end RAN implementation, including site engineering, power and battery systems, transport and IP connectivity, and how these domains interact with solution-introduction activities.
• Familiarity with special coverage solutions, including DAS, indoor and transportation environments, mission-critical deployments, technical audits and field acceptance practices.
• Ability to work effectively across local, regional and global teams in a complex matrix organization without formal line-manager authority.
• Understanding of Health & Safety operational processes, quality requirements, information security and relevant legal obligations
• Fluent English and Greek.

Experiences

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience in telecom networks, with substantial experience in RAN
• Proven delivery track record in complex, multi-stakeholder or multi-country environments.
• Experience working as a technical specialist, Solution Introduction Engineer, Solution Architect or equivalent delivery-oriented role, preferably with exposure to site engineering, infrastructure implementation, special coverage or mission-critical communications.
• Ability to clearly present technical results and use evidence-based technical insights to influence decisions, align stakeholders, and drive resolution of complex delivery challenges.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools, to support analysis, content creation, problem solving, reporting and operational excellence through advanced prompt design