Contractor Licensing & Compliance Manager II

Ericsson GmbH; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an Implementation Manager II to lead our contractor licensing and compliance program across multiple states.

You will oversee licensing risk, act as the qualifier, and partner with Construction & Engineering, Sourcing, Legal, EHS, and external suppliers to ensure work meets laws, contracts, and Ericsson standards. This role builds in-house expertise for future scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction, telecom infrastructure, utilities, engineering, field operations, supplier management, compliance, or project delivery.
• Active General and/or Electrical Contractor (GC/EC) license, or clear progress toward licensure in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to pursue additional licenses, certifications, and professional qualifications as needed
• Preferred: PE, EIT, PMP, or similar certification; experience in contractor licensing, permitting, construction compliance, or supplier governance; telecom, utility, infrastructure, industrial, or commercial construction experience; and/or 4+ years of electrical journeyman or equivalent field construction experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Ericsson’s contractor licensing and qualifier program across multiple U.S. states and jurisdictions
• Maintain visibility of licensing requirements, renewals, and overall compliance status
• Partner with sourcing teams to ensure contractors meet licensing and regulatory requirements before work is awarded
• Help develop and implement contractor licensing standards, processes, and governance
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies on licensing, permitting, and compliance topics
• Support construction compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action programs
• Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements
• Monitor changes in licensing regulations and communicate business impacts
• Develop reports and dashboards to provide executive visibility on compliance performance
• Support field teams in identifying risks related to workmanship, permitting, safety, and code compliance
• Serve as a liaison between operations, sourcing, legal, and construction delivery on licensing and qualifier obligations

Skills

Contractor licensing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Data reporting

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an Implementation Manager II to lead our contractor licensing and compliance program across multiple states.

You will oversee licensing risk, act as the qualifier, and partner with Construction & Engineering, Sourcing, Legal, EHS, and external suppliers to ensure work meets laws, contracts, and Ericsson standards. This role builds in-house expertise for future scalability.