About this opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished professional as Manager, Government & Industry Relations (GIR) whom drives Ericsson's policy influence, regulatory engagement, and public affairs agenda across the region. This role strengthens Ericsson's position as a trusted partner to governments, industry bodies, and key stakeholders shaping the digital transformation landscape.
What you will do:
• Strategic Engagement & Advocacy
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to advance Ericsson's strategic interests.Represent Ericsson in high-level forums, trade chambers, and industry councils, ensuring the company's perspectives are clearly articulated and well-positioned.
• Policy Insight & Foresight
Provide strategic analysis of emerging policy, trade, and regulatory developments to inform business decisions and risk management.Shape and communicate Ericsson's positions on key issues such as spectrum, data governance, cybersecurity, trade, and sustainability.
• Global Alignment & InfluencePartner with Ericsson's regional and global GIR network to align advocacy priorities and amplify influence across markets.Identify opportunities to position Ericsson as a thought leader in digital infrastructure and technology policy.
• Internal Advisory & Governance
Advise senior leaders on government, regulatory, and geopolitical developments impacting Ericsson's operations and growth.Promote policy awareness and compliance excellence within internal teams, ensuring adherence to ethical and transparent engagement practices.
The skills you bring:
Education: Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Economics, or related discipline.
Experience: 10+ years in government relations, policy advocacy, or regulatory affairs, preferably within ICT or technology sectors.
Expertise: Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at national and regional levels.
Skills:
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Proven ability to translate complex policy into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and executive presence.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Policy Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Advocacy & Influence
- Business Acumen
- Integrity & Compliance
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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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive 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.
Primary country and city: Indonesia (ID) || Jakarta
Req ID: 771046
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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.
Why Work With Us
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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