Ericsson

NCE Improvement Consultant

Ericsson$110K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in large-scale operational improvements, preferably in telecommunications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving proficiency to drive actionable solutions.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and lead initiatives with unclear solutions.
  • Consultant-level expertise in business and financial modeling.
  • Experience in stakeholder influence across all organizational levels.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management audiences.
  • Proven product management experience with a history of successful transformation initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-thinking initiatives to identify user needs and create scalable solutions.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and build business cases for investment decisions.
  • Design and implement innovative services and operational models with a focus on digitization.
  • Drive organizational change management to promote new processes and tools.
  • Define performance metrics to monitor business outcomes and foster continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits with customizable medical plan options and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan with automatic contributions and matching up to 4% based on employee contributions.
  • Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, personal days, and several paid holidays annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental/adoption leave at full pay.
  • Various company-paid benefits including financial wellness programs and educational assistance.
Full Job Description
About this opportunity:

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.


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.
Learn more about Ericsson
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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