Head of Local Administration & Services at Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

Job Title:  Head of Local Administration & Services

Location: Lagos and Abuja

Job Description

• The Head of Local Administration Managers will oversee the administrative operations across 70 countries in the Middle East and Africa. This role involves managing a diverse team of local administration managers, ensuring compliance with regional policies, and fostering efficient administrative practices to support the organization’s objectives and strategic goals.
• We expect the Head of Local administration managers to adhere to and promote Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics and act alertly towards any Anti-Bribery and Corruption red flags.
• Role is preferred to be based across MMEA – the final locations remain open and will be decided at finalization of the process.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Lead and supervise a team of local administration managers, ensuring they adhere to company policies and achieve performance targets.
• Policy Implementation: Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency across the region.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies in all administrative activities.
• Team Development: Hire, train, and mentor administrative staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Vendor Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers to support administrative needs.
• Budget Management: Oversee budgets, expenses, and financial records for administrative operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accountability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support or drive cross-functional initiatives and business services improvements.
• Technology Implementation: Drive implementation of administrative systems and technologies to support efficient operations and information management.
• Performance monitoring: Establish and track Objectives and Key Results (OKR) to measure the effectiveness of business services and improvement initiatives.
• Business Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business processes, increase efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
• Accommodation Management: Oversee the management of employee accommodation facilities, ensuring they meet safety, comfort, and regulatory standards. Develop and implement accommodation policies and procedures to streamline operations
• Fleet Management: Oversee the management of fleet of company vehicles, including maintenance, procurement, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. And Company strategic goals
• Confidentiality: Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

The skills you bring :

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Delegation Skills
• Customer Satisfaction
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strategy Execution
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Influencing
• Employee Performance Management
• Market insights
• Budget Development
• Managing Business Innovation and Simplification
• Operational Efficiency

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online