Grow with usThe Technical Product Owner is a high-impact position at Ericsson, blending robust technical expertise with strategic leadership in platform engineering.This role demands a thorough understanding of platform engineering processes, hands-on experience with large-scale platforms, and deep proficiency in tools such as GitLab and Backstage.Serving as a critical bridge between technical teams and business objectives, the Technical Product Owner will define and prioritize the roadmap for developer platforms to ensure alignment with Ericsson's strategic goals and the delivery of measurable results.Define and harmonize the vision and strategy for Ericsson's platform engineering initiatives, ensuring long-term innovation and success.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions, foster developer-centric workflows, and drive platform adoption.Maintain advanced technical expertise to guide decisions on architecture, implementation, and platform optimization.Core ResponsibilitiesPlatform Strategy and VisionDevelop and maintain a technology roadmap for GitLab, Backstage, and related platform components, ensuring alignment with Ericsson's organizational objectives and developer ecosystem needs.Translate customer and internal feedback into actionable plans so platform engineering initiatives reflect user requirements and deliver business value.Champion the platform across the organization, building consensus and securing stakeholder buy-in at all levels.Leadership in Platform ArchitectureOversee the design and evolution of platform architectures, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that meet Ericsson's engineering demands.Drive the development of innovative platform features that improve developer workflows, such as DX portals, golden paths, and plugin ecosystems for GitLab and Backstage.Ensure platforms are robust, adaptable, and built for enterprise-scale workloads.Cross-Functional Collaboration and GovernanceAct as the liaison between product, platform engineering, and operations teams, aligning business goals with technical execution.Work with platform democracy groups to establish and uphold platform standards, governance models, and compliance frameworks.Engage stakeholders to prioritize technical investments, resolve escalations, and ensure decisions reflect organizational priorities.Enable Platform Adoption and InnovationLead large-scale adoption initiatives through effective onboarding strategies, user engagement frameworks, and feedback mechanisms.Enhance developer satisfaction and productivity by implementing intuitive features in GitLab and Backstage, including custom plugins and optimized workflows.Advocate for scalability and systemic efficiency, ensuring Ericsson's developer tools are user-friendly, dependable, and future-ready.Technical Product LeadershipOwn and prioritize the platform product backlog, ensuring technical enhancements are delivered within business timelines.Offer expertise in hybrid and cloud infrastructures, including large-scale GitLab hosting and advanced Backstage component deployments.Leverage data-driven insights to inform decisions on platform evolution, adoption trends, and strategic investments.Skills You Bring To The RoleProven Experience:5+ years of successful technical leadership in platform engineering, product ownership, or related fields.Demonstrated ability to lead adoption of enterprise-level platforms, including GitLab and Backstage.Documented success in scaling infrastructure projects and delivering measurable results in adoption, cost efficiency, or developer satisfaction.Technical Mastery:Advanced proficiency with GitLab, Backstage, and CI/CD pipelines.Expertise in platform architecture, including hybrid cloud strategies with AWS or similar ecosystems.Hands-on experience with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and automation frameworks.Strategic Skills:Exceptional leadership in roadmap planning, technical prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration.Ability to balance complex technical considerations with business goals, making strategic trade-offs for maximum value.Impact of the RoleStrategic Alignment: Shape Ericsson's platform development strategies, ensuring synergy with business and engineering goals while driving innovation globally.Operational Excellence: Enhance developer workflows by streamlining technical processes and infrastructure through innovative platform designs and strong governance.Global Developer Enablement: Deliver scalable, reliable, and intuitive platforms that empower Ericsson's developers to innovate and create leading telecom solutions.What we offerThis is a hybrid position (3 days per week on site) based at our Ireland Athlone Office. More information about Ericsson Athlone: VIDEO: Working at Ericsson AthloneA healthy work-life balance (flexible hours, maternity/paternity and parental leave).25 days annual leave + plus 2 company days, family-friendly work environmentMultifaceted sports and social club which hosts many sporting (e.g. golf, football, swimming, tennis) and social (e.g. gaming, theatre, movie, nights out) activities.Expand your horizons in a rich multicultural environment and collaborate with colleagues from all over the globe.Clearly defined career paths improved with inhouse training and financial support for external study.Opportunities to travel around the world and work directly with our customers.Pension scheme, health insurance, company doctor, life cover and sick pay/income continuance plan.Tax saver commuter/bike to work scheme.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.We encourage you to consider applying to jobs where you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support you with the skills that you need to develop.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.