Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson's Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.
How Will You Contribute to the Company?
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is actively seeking a qualified individual to join the Strategic Programs Office to take the critical role as Strategic Program Manager in leading the implementing and operationalization of key, enterprise-wide, strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role will lead cross functional teams and subject matter experts to collect requirements, prioritize, plan, and implement effective high-profile programs requiring you to easily tap into your experience of delivering on Program and Project objectives. The candidate must think strategically about business, process, and technical challenges, with the skillset to dive deep and tactically. Then eagerly roll up your sleeves to execute in a fast-paced environment utilizing waterfall/agile/hybrid project methodologies.
What Will You Do?
- Plan, organize, and manage all phases of a program lifecycle to ensure successful delivery including developing and managing program governance plans, schedules, team goals, milestones, and defining success criteria leveraging multiple project methodologies
- Engage cross functionally with various organizations (R&D, Marketing, Sales, Support, Customer Success, Finance) to form and lead integrated teams required to deliver a on program objectives
- Responsible for collecting cross functional requirements and developing execution plans with key milestones based on the defined program objectives and deliverables
- Responsible for surfacing risks, issues, and disconnects within the program and managing all such issues to resolution
- Understand the business value behind program decisions and advocate for solutions while serving as primary program representative as a team member of high-performing teams
- Bring evidence-based decision-making to your communication
- Lead cross-functional teams to surface issues, remove blockers, and work through solution design as needed
- Be a ruthless prioritizer while balancing the needs of the business and stakeholders
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering, or four to eight (4-8) years of equivalent work experience
- Two to three (2-3) years of program management experience with cross functional programs including defining, scheduling, tracking, communicating status and managing projects
- Experience in similar role from a software/services company or device manufacturer
- Demonstrated effective English communication, presentation, negotiation, planning, organization and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with and understand a diverse set of departments and functions
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Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions?
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.
Our values drive everything we do:
- Respect: we don't point a finger; we lend a hand.
- Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
- Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
- Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.
We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.
Compensation & Benefits at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay:
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
$98,700.00 - $183,300.00
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of agreed to goals and objectives as determined by our Senior Leadership team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions invests in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time:
Your work-life balance is important to us. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: 15 days of Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and 11 paid annual holidays (includes nine company holidays and up to two floating holidays). Please note that an employee's FTO balance and floating holidays may be prorated in the first year, based on start date. We also offer paid maternity-leave benefits and six weeks 100% paid family leave for all employees.
Additional Benefits:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees' differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.