Contract Director

Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Compliance & Regulatory

In short

Ericsson seeks a Contract Director in Plano, TX or Boise, ID, to manage the full contract lifecycle and drive contractual excellence. This hybrid role requires a university degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience in commercial contract management and business law principles.

Responsibilities

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.
Ensure 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.

Requirements

University 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).

Desired Qualifications

World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) / IACCM certification or equivalent is a plus.
Additional language proficiency is an advantage.

Benefits

Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Competitive employee benefits, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-provided HSA contribution.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid disability benefits.
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
Up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Mobile therapy.
Volunteer paid time off.

Skills

Business DevelopmentBudgeting5GCommunicationBusiness ServicesAnalysisAccount ManagementCash Flow ManagementBusiness IntelligenceBusiness CaseEnglish

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About Ericsson

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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

5 days ago

Employment Type

Contract

Work mode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director

Locations

Plano, United States

Boise, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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