Licensing & Compliance Program Manager II

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. seeks an Implementation Manager II – Contractor Licensing & Compliance Program to lead licensing efforts across the United States, ensuring contractor qualifications, permits, and regulatory alignment for construction work.

You will partner with Legal, Sourcing, EHS, and operations to uphold Ericsson standards and reduce licensing risk. The role requires a engineering/construction background with 5+ years in related fields and active or progressing contractor licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 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 progress toward licensure in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a distributed environment.
• 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

Licensing program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical and problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Pursuit of licenses/certifications

Licensure/licensing standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Ericsson Inc. seeks an Implementation Manager II – Contractor Licensing & Compliance Program to lead licensing efforts across the United States, ensuring contractor qualifications, permits, and regulatory alignment for construction work.

You will partner with Legal, Sourcing, EHS, and operations to uphold Ericsson standards and reduce licensing risk. The role requires a engineering/construction background with 5+ years in related fields and active or progressing contractor licensure.