Head of Core Voice Networks
 

Are you a strategic driver for future connectivity? Do you want to be a part of the Mobile Networks leadership team serving over 20 million customers in five countries with voice services?  
 

As the Head of Core Voice Networks, you will lead a critical function within the Mobile Networks organization, overseeing the strategic and operational management of our Voice Core platforms across five countries. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for a team of over 60 highly skilled professionals, including five direct reports distributed across our international footprint.

You will also serve as a key member of the Mobile Networks Leadership Team, contributing to the broader transformation journey of the unit and driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery. You will be accountable for the full lifecycle of our core voice platforms, which include IMS, CNDB (HLR, HSS, UDM), CS Core, Interconnect, and Fixed Voice. Your leadership will ensure these platforms are robust, scalable, and aligned with our business goals and technology evolution.

The position is located in Telia Headquarters, Solna, Stockholm or at any other Telia country office (Helsinki, Vilnius, Tallinn or Oslo) and reports to Head of Mobile Networks, Andres Suazo.

Key responsibilities:

• Platform Lifecycle: Manage the full lifecycle of core voice platforms from planning to decommissioning.
• Operations: Ensure platform stability, performance, and incident resolution.
• Configuration: Optimize service and platform settings to meet business needs.
• Integration & Automation: Lead integration, testing, and automation of new technologies.
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and performance.
• Capacity & Risk: Monitor capacity, performance, and mitigate operational risks.

Is this you?

You are a visionary, curious and forward-thinking leader who thrives in dynamic environments where you can truly make a difference. Embracing the unknown, you see change as an opportunity for growth and innovation. You understand that the most successful teams are built by leaders who guide, support, and empower their people. Your success is shared, it's the success of your team and your peers alike!
 

As leader, you engage and inspire the team, you enable people to grow and execute with courage and accountability.

Your professional experience:

• Experience of management on executive levels and strategic work on a company level, including a proven ability to supervise and motivate people as well as develop solid cross-functional collaboration
• Solid technical knowledge of Mobile Networks, working in network development or operations roles
• Experience in supervising and guiding teams in technical and complex environments through change
• Skilled voice core network competence
• Experience in Agile WoW and DevOps, the SAFe framework, and ITIL
• Fluent English, both in writing and orally
• Master of Science or similar education 

It’s more than just a job!

Regardless of the position you are looking for, we will give you the tools and support you need to grow both as a professional and as a person, with us. We can offer you your next big opportunity in a creative, motivating, and welcoming company where everyone can be themselves, with equal access to opportunities. We respect and value the diversity of people. In addition to an attractive and inclusive work environment, we also enable flexibility and offer a wide variety of employee benefits.

Apply to join us!

If you fancy joining Telia and Mobile Networks unit, don’t hesitate to apply today! Application deadline is 2025-08-11
 

We look forward to receiving your application and to make sure that your personal data is kept safely, we kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system. We are not able to handle resumes via e-mail or equivalent.

Telia is part of Sweden’s critical infrastructure, and certain areas of our operations are subject to security protection legislation. Before employment can be finalized, a security clearance must be approved. In some cases, this may include requirements related to citizenship.

If you want to know more about the job you are welcome to contact Head of Mobile Networks at andres.suazo@teliacompany.com or Talent Acquisition Partner Caroline Åberg at caroline.aberg@teliacompany.com
 

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