Ericsson

NCE Improvement Consultant

Ericsson$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in operational improvements, ideally in telecommunications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience in ambiguous situations with undefined solutions
  • Expertise in business and financial modeling
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders at various levels
  • Excellent communication skills for senior management
  • Strong product management experience with transformation initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-thinking initiatives to uncover end-user needs and create scalable solutions
  • Assess feasibility and develop business cases for investment priorities
  • Design and implement new services and delivery models focusing on digitization
  • Drive change management to support adoption of new processes across the organization
  • Define performance metrics to monitor and improve business results

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits with multiple plan options
  • 401(k) plan with substantial company matching contributions
  • Minimum of 15 days of vacation, plus personal and sick days
  • Parental leave policies including up to 16 weeks maternity leave at full pay
  • Access to financial wellness programs and educational assistance
  • Participation in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan
  • Recognition and matching gift programs
Full Job Description
The Networks Construction & Engineering Improvement Consultant/Architect is responsible for identifying and delivering high-impact operational and business improvements across Construction and Engineering service area. This role drives end-to-end transformation, from opportunity identification and feasibility assessment through solution design, development, and deployment, using design thinking and strong leadership alignment. The position emphasizes improving customer experience, delivery efficiency, and cost performance while defining and executing a 1-3 year roadmap for digitization and automation of customer delivery processes. The role works cross-functionally with regional and territory teams, subject matter experts, architects, and change leaders to embed sustainable ways of working and enable long-term cultural change. What you will do: • Lead design-thinking initiatives to understand end-user needs and develop scalable business and operational solutions that deliver step-change value. • Assess feasibility and develop business cases to support investment and prioritization decisions. • Design and implement new services, operating models, and delivery approaches, with a strong focus on digitization and automation. • Drive change management efforts to support adoption of new processes, tools, and behaviors across the organization. • Define and leverage performance metrics to monitor outcomes and continuously improve business results. The skills you bring: • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational or functional improvements in complex organizations, preferably within telecommunications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable solutions. • Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and lead initiatives with undefined solutions. • Consultant level business and financial modelling skills. • Experience influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels and driving change adoption. • Excellent communication and presentation skills geared towards senior management. • Strong product management experience, with a track record of delivering transformation initiatives. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. MBA preferred. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. 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) || Plano (Country/ City) Job details: Service Delivery Management 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 offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan. 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 offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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