Operative Product Owner for XCS

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About this opportunity:
We provide the SW platform for radio products also known as the auxiliary control system (XCS) and is a Linux based control system.
We offer a wide range of opportunities in a fast-moving, collaborative, and genuinely fun environment. The position is based in RU Software in Ottawa, and you'll work closely with XCS teams across Sweden, Croatia, and China-learning every day while helping shape what we build next.
We are now looking for an Operative Product Owner (OPO) to join the global XCS OPO function. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role: you will partner closely with an experienced, cross-site network of OPOs, product management, project management, HW design, and SW teams to keep your team's backlog clear, current, and value-driven. You'll articulate the "why" behind priorities, collaborate with the team to refine needs into well-shaped user stories, and help remove obstacles so the team can move fast and deliver with confidence. You're expected to step forward, take ownership, and actively drive solutions-while being curious, collaborative, and ready to learn.
What you will do:
• Manage and respond to requirement requests globally within XCS, ensuring clarity, traceability, and timely follow-up.
• Maintain, prioritize, and visualize the Requirement Area backlog-covering development phases, dependencies, and what's coming next.
• Be the interface for adding and prioritizing all types of backlog items.
• Be a key point of contact in the global XCS OPO network, collaborating across sites to align priorities and dependencies.
• Visualize XCS future plans and capabilities
• Contribute to XCS strategic plans
The skills you bring:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Wireless Communication, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of product development experience, including 2+ years in technical leadership, with understanding of systemization, design, and verification.
• Good understanding of Lean and Agile ways of working.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills-sharing information, aligning stakeholders, and helping others succeed.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and with highly competent colleagues.
• Business focus and accountability to deliver results.
• Product development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) knowledge.
• A genuine interest in people, with solid presentation skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks as priorities evolve.
What Sets you apart:
• Radio competence (e.g., radio products, RAN concepts, RF fundamentals, or telecom domain knowledge).
• Linux and software close to hardware experience.
• AI fluency-comfortable using (and where helpful, tailoring) modern AI tools to accelerate day-to-day ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to technically lead and drive SPs (solution packages) end to end.
• Leadership skills aligned with Ericsson's core values.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
• LOCATION: $101,500 - $133,350CAD
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.