Director Contract Management

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The Role
Direct commercial contract management across the full lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation and negotiation through execution, governance, and closure. Partners with Sales, Legal, Finance, Delivery, Sourcing, and Operations to identify risks, refine terms, ensure policy compliance, maintain documentation, and support strategic commercial decisions. The role also promotes governance discipline, stakeholder alignment, digital process adoption, and continuous improvement across a global organization.
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Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
Note: This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Plano, TX (preferred) or Boise, ID. Relocation is not offered for this position.
About this opportunity
Ericsson is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Director Commercial Contract Management to support deal-shaping and drive contractual excellence across Market Area Americas within Business Area Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS). This role offers the opportunity to manage the full contract lifecycle, contribute to strategic commercial decisions, and build strong cross-functional partnerships across a global organization.
What you will do
  • Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for BEWS, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle - from opportunity evaluation through negotiation, execution, governance, and closure - ensuring alignment with Ericsson's policies, sales directives, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide strategic contract guidance aligned with company objectives, working across Business Area and Market Area stakeholders to promote risk awareness and governance discipline
  • Partner with Sales teams to identify contractual risks early, building compliance awareness and supporting Ericsson's strategic positioning
  • Build trusted working relationships across geographies, customer units, and internal functions to enable smooth contract execution
  • Collaborate with Commercial Management, Legal, Finance, and Sales stakeholders to review and refine commercial terms and conditions
  • Maintain thorough contract documentation, follow-up processes, and compliance with internal policies and approval frameworks
  • Apply proactive problem-solving to navigate complexity while embracing digital tools, AI-enabled processes, and continuous improvement practices

Location: Plano, Texas (preferred) or Boise, Idaho. No relocation or sponsorship offered for this role.
The skills you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent qualification
  • At least 7 years of relevant commercial contract management experience with a solid understanding of contract and business law principles
  • Ability to navigate complex organizations and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including Sales, Legal, Finance, Delivery, Sourcing, and Operations
  • Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels
  • Strong ability to prioritize independently and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • Working proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems, sales governance tools, analytics platforms, or automation solutions
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Go-to-Market models and/or experience in telecommunications, IT projects, or indirect sales
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional language proficiency is an advantage
  • World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) / IACCM certification or equivalent is a plus

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: United States (US) || Hybrid: Plano, Texas (preferred) or Boise, Idaho
Job details: Contract Manager
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 range for this position 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.
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 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
We invest 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. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
  • At least 7 years of relevant commercial contract management experience
  • Solid understanding of contract and business law principles
  • Ability to navigate complex organizations and engage stakeholders across Sales, Legal, Finance, Delivery, Sourcing, and Operations
  • Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels
  • Ability to prioritize independently and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • Working proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems, sales governance tools, analytics platforms, or automation solutions
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Go-to-Market models or experience in telecommunications, IT projects, or indirect sales
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • World Commerce & Contracting or IACCM certification, or equivalent
  • Additional language proficiency

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Year Founded: 1876

What We Do

Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.

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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.

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