AI CoE Strategy and planning manager
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AI CoE Strategy and Planning Lead
Were looking for an AI CoE Strategy and Planning Leadto join Telia and play a important role in shaping how our organization adopts scales and realizes value from AI.
Im Henrik Hofling Technology AI Center of Excellence Lead and Im looking for a strategic yet handson driver who thrives at the intersection of AI transformation and change management. This is a highly visible role at Telia one that will influence critical decisions guide strategic priorities and ensure our AI initiatives achieve real business outcomes while the organization is fully prepared for an AIdriven future.
About the Role
At Telia AI is a key enabler of our strategy and the telecom industry is entering an exciting and transformative phase driven by AI. With hundreds of active use cases and growing adoption across the company the next challenge is ensuring clear strategyin eachorganization organizational readiness and tangible value realization. This role exists to make that shift happen.
As the AI CoE Strategy and Planning Lead you will be a key enabler behind Telias AI transformation. You are responsible for driving and enabling the execution of the Technology AI Strategy across major initiatives ensuring alignment unlocking potential supporting in achieving intended outcomes and preparing the organizations to embrace new ways of working.
We are looking for a true collaborator with a strong execution this role you will shape highlevel strategy for AI adoption across departments while also actively drive execution. Your impact will be felt both in strategic directionsetting and in the practical daytoday delivery required to make AI adoption stick.
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy Vision & Direction
Shape and articulate a clear tangible AI vision that translatesTelias ambitions into practical direction for business and technology stakeholders.
Contribute to the evolution of the Technology AI Strategy by defining priorities outcomes and success criteria that guide AI adoption at scale.
Ensure AI strategy is actionable by connecting vision to roadmaps initiatives and measurable business value.
StakeholderDriven Planning & Orchestration
Build and maintain integrated plans that align business leaders Technology teams HR and enablement functions around shared AI goals.
Act as a unifying force across stakeholders ensuring clear ownership aligned expectations and coordinated execution across AI initiatives.
Proactively manage dependencies risks and decision paths to move AI initiatives from intent to impact.
AI Initiatives & Value Adoption Execution
Partner handson with AI initiatives and project teams to support change activities adoption planning and value realization.
Help teams embed AI capabilities into everyday processes roles and decisionmaking to ensure solutions are actively used.
Remove organizational barriers and address resistance that prevents AI initiatives from delivering intended outcomes.
Change Management & Business Readiness
Lead and execute change management activities tied to AI initiatives ensuring the organization is ready to adopt new ways of working.
Drive stakeholder analysis impact assessments readiness plans and transition roadmaps for AIenabled change.
Act as a playercoach by guiding others while actively contributing to operational change delivery.
Enablement Communication & Capability Building
Define enablement needs related to AI adoption including techincal analysis change management and new ways of working.
Collaborate with Governance functions such as Legal Privacy and Security securing a responsible AI development.
Support leaders and teams in building confidence competence and trust in AIenabled solutions.
Value Tracking Learning & Continuous Improvement
Monitor adoption readiness and value realization across AI initiatives and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Capture lessons learned best practices and adoption patterns and feed them into shared playbooks and enablement approaches.
Contribute to continuous improvement in how Telia scales AI through better reuse prioritization and execution.
Requirements & Key Skills
You understand what it takes to bring an AI concept from technical pilot to fullscale business integration. While you have a solid understanding of AI technologies and milestones your true strength lies in translating complexity into clarity and driving the people processes and change required to deliver sustained AI value. You dont just help deliver AI solutions - you ensure the organization adopts them and benefits from them.
AI & Technology Transformation Experience
Extensive experience driving technology strategy digital transformation or complex technology initiatives in large organizations. Proven exposure to AI machine learning or datadriven initiatives; telecom experience is a strong advantage.AI Understanding & Value Focus
Strong understanding of AI technologies use cases and value drivers with the ability to connect AI capabilities to concrete business outcomes.CrossDomain & Organizational Experience
Experience working across multiple technology domains (e.g. IT Networks) and navigating large multimarket or federated organizations with diverse stakeholders and dependencies.Stakeholder Influence & Leadership
Demonstrated ability to influence seniorlevel stakeholders drive crosscompany alignment and manage expectations across business and technology - with or without formal authority.Analytical & Conceptual Strength
Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate complexity into clear insights narratives and executivelevel decision support related to adoption impact and value realization.Adaptive & Innovative Mindset
Curious and forwardlooking with a passion for innovation emerging technologies and shaping the future. Able to adapt thinking and ways of working as contexts evolve.People Management & Collaboration
Experience collaborating coaching or developing people and working across teams and functions to achieve shared outcomes.The Doer Mentality
A handson pragmatic mindset - willing to step out of a coordination role and actively contribute when needed supported by experience driving or building AIenabled solutions.
Telia Way Competencies You Embody
Customer Focus:Builds strong internal customer relationships and delivers usercentric solutions.
Drives Results: Consistently achieves outcomes and pushes initiatives across the finish line.
Resourcefulness:Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
Agile Learning:Learns through experimentation using both successes and failures to grow.
Collaborates:Builds partnerships and works across departments to achieve shared objectives.
The position location is in Solna Sweden.Join us to shape smarter living for people businesses and the planet.
At Telia were a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading Telecommunications Operator & Climate Leader we drive change with meaningful impactful projects while building a sustainable inclusive world.
Here you can grow your skills lead strategic initiatives and thrive in a supportive diverse environment.
What we offerWhen you join us youll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market opportunities for remote work and more. Youll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telias results.
Ready to make better happenWe look forward to receiving your application in English by12th of April 2026. We may close the position earlier if we find the right candidate.
Want to know more about this role Please reach out toIgor Leiste Talent Acquisition Partner at.(Background and reference checks will be part of the process.)
Equal opportunitiesAt Telia we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity ensuring every individuals needs are met regardless of disability gender age nationality sexual orientation or social status. Together were dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.
Join us and lets make better happen - together!
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