Director of Contract Excellence & Commercial Strategy

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. in Plano, TX seeks a detail-oriented Director Commercial Contract Management to lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle and drive strategic commercial decisions for BEWS in the Americas.

Role involves governance, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management, with hybrid onsite requirements (Plano preferred). Requires 7+ years of experience and a Law/Business/Finance/Engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 7 years of relevant commercial contract management experience.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for BEWS, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle.
• Provide strategic contract guidance aligned with company objectives across stakeholders.
• Partner with Sales teams to identify contractual risks early and support governance.
• Build trusted working relationships across geographies and functions to enable contract execution.
• Collaborate with Commercial Management, Legal, Finance, and Sales to review and refine terms.
• Maintain thorough contract documentation and compliance with internal policies.
• Apply proactive problem-solving to navigate complexity with digital tools and AI-enabled processes.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

Sales governance tools

Analytics platforms

Automation solutions

Job description

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. in Plano, TX seeks a detail-oriented Director Commercial Contract Management to lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle and drive strategic commercial decisions for BEWS in the Americas.

Role involves governance, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management, with hybrid onsite requirements (Plano preferred). Requires 7+ years of experience and a Law/Business/Finance/Engineering background.