VP Global Customer Support

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Boise, ID, USA
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Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
Lead Ericsson’s global 24/7 technical customer support organization across regions and delivery partners. Own critical incident management, executive escalations, service-level processes, root cause analysis, and customer communications. Improve resolution time, first-contact resolution, customer satisfaction, and support costs. Partner with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Product to reduce renewal risk and inform product roadmaps. Oversee support tools, automation, budget, leadership development, and distributed teams.
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  • This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in Boise, Idaho and relocation is not offered for this position.
  • Ericsson 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.

About this opportunity
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is focused on leading the emerging enterprise 5G networking and security markets, building a differentiated enterprise networking and security portfolio, and scaling a global, multi-channel go-to-market model. The Vice President, Global Customer Support will lead Ericsson's 24/7 global technical support organization, overseeing distributed teams responsible for resolving complex customer and product issues. This is a highly visible leadership role - based in Boise, ID (hybrid, 3 days onsite) - with direct impact on customer experience, retention, renewals, and long-term customer value.
What you will do:
  • Lead global customer support operations across regions, ensuring consistent service quality and cost-effective delivery across time zones and delivery partners
  • Own incident management and executive escalation processes for critical customer and product issues, including P0/P1 events
  • Establish severity definitions, response SLAs, escalation paths, root cause analysis processes, and executive communication protocols
  • Drive measurable improvements in key metrics: mean time to resolution, first-contact resolution, customer satisfaction, and cost per case
  • Partner with Engineering to translate support trends and recurring issues into product roadmap input and prioritized resolution plans
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to identify at-risk customers early and reduce renewal risk
  • Evaluate and deploy tools for case management, knowledge management, automation, and AI-enabled support
  • Build and retain a strong global support leadership team with clear career paths and succession planning
  • Manage the annual support budget to ensure investments in people, tools, and automation deliver measurable business value

The skills you bring:
  • 15+ years in technical support, service delivery, customer operations, or a related operational leadership role
  • 7+ years leading teams in multi-region, distributed, or global environments
  • Proven track record improving operational performance metrics including resolution time, service quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Experience implementing and scaling support tools, case management systems, and automation capabilities
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Product, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience managing offshore, nearshore, partner, or distributed delivery models
  • Executive-level communication skills, including clarity under high-pressure situations
  • Ability to lead across multiple time zones and cultures; willingness to travel ~15-25%
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience); MBA preferred
  • Domain experience in networking, infrastructure, enterprise software, wireless, or telecom preferred

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: Boise, Idaho
Job details: Service Delivery 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of experience in technical support, service delivery, customer operations, or a related operational leadership role
  • 7+ years leading teams in multi-region, distributed, or global environments
  • Proven track record improving resolution time, service quality, and customer satisfaction metrics
  • Experience implementing and scaling support tools, case management systems, and automation capabilities
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Product, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience managing offshore, nearshore, partner, or distributed delivery models
  • Executive-level communication skills, including clarity under high-pressure situations
  • Ability to lead across multiple time zones and cultures
  • Willingness to travel approximately 15–25%
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • MBA
  • Domain experience in networking, infrastructure, enterprise software, wireless, or telecommunications
  • Ability to work onsite three days per week in Boise, Idaho

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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength U.S. job postings describe multiple medical plan options (including PPO and HSA‑eligible HDHP) plus dental and vision, aligning with a comprehensive medical suite. Corporate materials also emphasize wellbeing resources and EAP support.
  • Retirement Support Company communications and U.S. materials reference market‑competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with automatic employer contributions and additional matching. Investor and benefits materials signal a structured approach to total rewards that includes long‑term savings programs.
  • Parental & Family Support U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance offering.

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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.

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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