Project Manager | Early Career Program

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Łódź, Łódzkie, POL
In-Office
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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The Role
Supports planning, scheduling, tracking, reporting, governance, and execution of strategic R&D projects within Ericsson’s global mobile network organization. The role coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, monitors risks and dependencies, prepares management updates, supports financial and resource planning, and contributes to process improvements. As part of an 18-month early career program, the employee gains experience in project and program management, strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and business execution through rotations and international exposure.
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About this opportunity
Ericsson's Early Career Program is an 18-month journey for you who have up to five years of relevant experience. Through three rotations, including one international and market exposure, you will tackle challenges that matter, work alongside people who expect you to contribute, question, and move things forward.
The Excellerate track is designed to develop future leaders who are motivated by performance, pace, and commercial impact. You'll rotate across Sales, Commercial Management, Strategy, Supply, Finance and more. Working on priorities that directly influence results and learning how different parts of the business connect to create value.
This isn't a programme where you sit on the sidelines. From day one, you're hired into a role, trusted to contribute, supported to grow, and expected to make an impact. Find out more about the Early Career program here.
In PEU 2G3G4G the Operations & Programs Unit drives execution, governance, and strategic alignment of Ericsson's mobile network portfolio (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G), ensuring successful delivery of products and customer commitments across a global R&D organization. The Unit is also responsible for capability management, overseeing budgets allocated for product development, operational excellence and transformation.
If you are a dynamic and willing to learn person, this role is just for you. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing complex R&D projects with significant business impact while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Program Managers, engineering teams, and product organizations. As a Project Manager, you will support planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up of project activities, helping to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives across a multicultural and globally distributed organization.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting activities
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders
  • Assist in monitoring project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Help prepare management reports, status updates, and presentation materials
  • Contribute to project governance and operational excellence activities
  • Support stakeholder communication across engineering, product management, and business organizations
  • Participate in project reviews, decision forums, and planning workshops
  • Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Gain exposure to project financials, resource planning, and business execution processes

What You Will Learn
  • Project and program management methodologies.
  • Stakeholder management in a global organization
  • Strategic planning and business execution
  • Risk and dependency management
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Product development processes within Ericsson R&D
  • Governance and decision-making in large-scale programs

Qualifications and Core Competence:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Management, or another relevant field
  • Up to 5 years of professional experience, including recent graduates starting their professional careers
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate effectively in an international and multicultural organization
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to structure information clearly and present it to different audiences
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams, functions, and organizational boundaries
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex situations, identify key issues, and contribute to practical solutions
  • Good planning and organizational skills, with the ability to structure work, follow up actions, manage priorities, and maintain attention to detail
  • Proactive attitude, ownership, and drive for results, with willingness to take responsibility and follow activities through to completion
  • Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop, with genuine interest in Project and Program Management, leadership, and business execution
  • Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and dependencies
  • Familiarity with project management approaches, agile ways of working, or project management tools is an advantage
  • Interest in technology, telecommunications, product development, or R&D environments is an advantage

What we offer:
  • A regular permanent contract of employment with (+3 months probation period firstly)
  • Free private medical care (Medicover medical center)
  • Life insurance (Uniqa group)
  • Cafeteria payment system - Pluxee platform: MultiSport or OK System cards
  • Possibility to work from home (frequency is agreed with your supervisor)
  • A structured onboarding and training program tailored for graduates
  • The opportunity to work with modern networks and platforms (e.g. 5G, cloud native, automation)
  • Support from experienced mentors and colleagues in a collaborative team
  • A clear path for career growth in Deployment and related areas

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?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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: Poland (PL) || Lodz
Req ID: 792042

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Management, or another relevant field
  • Up to 5 years of professional experience, including recent graduates
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Proactive attitude, ownership, and drive for results
  • Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop
  • Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with project management approaches, agile ways of working, or project management tools
  • Interest in technology, telecommunications, product development, or R&D environments

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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
  • Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.

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88,000 Employees
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.

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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