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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Automation and Data Strategy manager - **Company:** Ericsson - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Machine Learning, Scripting, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=744c84ee3881564d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * 10+ years of experience across:Data center or telecom infrastructure engineering ,Automation (scripting, tooling, platforms), Large-scale deployment or operations programs * Strong understanding of: Available AI/ML applications in operations and automation, Data lake and AI platform options * Proven experience defining and executing automation and data strategies at scale * Experience working in a global delivery model, including offshore and nearshore teams * Ability to lead in a matrixed organization * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability * Comfortable operating across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment ## Description We are seeking a highly technical and dynamic leader to drive AI-powered automation and data strategy across our global hyperscaler programs.In this role, you will operate as a hands-on leader and strategist, shaping and executing the roadmap for automation, tooling, and data-driven decision-making. While an individual contributor role, you will lead a global, matrixed team to design scalable solutions that improve delivery quality, accelerate deployments, industrialize operations and optimize the cost structure. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data center engineering, AI-driven automation, and global service delivery, influencing how next-generation infrastructure is built and operated at scale. What You Will Do Strategy & Roadmap * Define and execute the AI-driven automation and data strategy for global hyperscaler delivery programs * Establish a scalable tools and automation roadmap aligned with engineering and delivery goals * Identify and prioritize high-impact automation use cases * Build business cases and secure leadership approval Leadership & Execution * Collaborate with peers to identify improvement needs and prioritize use cases * Lead a matrixed global team across regions and functions to deliver automation solutions end-to-end * Drive execution, adoption, and continuous improvement of automation tools and data capabilities within the approved budget * Partner with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to embed solutions into live programs AI & Data Enablement * Enable data-driven operations through advanced analytics and AI capabilities * Leverage AI/ML to improve efficiency, quality, forecasting, and root cause analysis * Define data standards, instrumentation, and feedback loops to continuously optimize delivery * Support development of customer APIs * Establish metrics to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and automation ROI, DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. 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