Site Acquisition Manager III

Ericsson GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager III to lead entitlement, pre-construction decisions, and end-to-end site acquisition activities.

You will mentor teams, manage real estate, zoning, and permitting processes, and drive strategy for deployment across markets. The role requires 8–10 years in telecommunications site acquisition, strong negotiation capabilities, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of telecommunications site acquisition experience.
• Proven track record with Master Lease Agreements (MLA) and tower companies.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of real estate practices, permitting, and LTE network design fundamentals.
• Experience managing budgets with P&L responsibility.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on long- and short-term site acquisition strategies across markets, regions, and disciplines.
• Provide level-of-effort estimates during pre-sales and early project phases for budget development
• Lead weekly deployment calls and deliver detailed site status reports to customers and project teams
• Manage leasing, landlord consent, zoning, and permitting activities end-to-end
• Oversee architecture and engineering firms in producing lease exhibits and drawings
• Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1) and manage Notice to Proceed
• Identify project risks and communicate mitigation strategies to Project Manager and customer
• Assess service provider performance and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records in databases and ensure audit compliance

Skills

site acquisition

negotiation

real estate

A&E coordination

budget management

MS Office

communication

travel readiness

Job description

Join our Team

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

About this opportunity

The Site Acquisition Manager III (SAM III) is a recognized leader in telecommunications site acquisition and deployment. Based in the US, this experienced-level role is accountable for all entitlement requirements across assigned sites and serves as the primary decision-maker on entitlement and pre-construction matters. The SAM III leads and mentors site acquisition teams and service providers, oversees real estate, zoning, permitting, and compliance activities, and acts as the escalation point for unresolved issues. This is an opportunity to shape strategy, drive project outcomes, and make a meaningful impact within a global technology leader operating in over 180 countries.

What you will do

• Advise on long- and short-term site acquisition strategies across markets, regions, and disciplines (NSB, Modifications, Small Cell, etc.)
• Provide level-of-effort estimates during pre-sales and early project phases to support budget development
• Lead weekly deployment calls and deliver detailed site status reports to customers and project management teams
• Manage leasing, landlord consent, zoning, and permitting activities end-to-end
• Oversee architecture and engineering (A&E) firms in producing lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings
• Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1, etc.) and manage the Notice to Proceed process
• Identify project risks and communicate mitigation strategies to the Project Manager and customer
• Assess service provider performance and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records in applicable databases and ensure quality audit compliance

The skills you bring

• 8 to 10 years of experience in telecommunications site acquisition
• Demonstrated track record of managing diverse site acquisition deployments
• Extensive experience with Master Lease Agreement (MLA) partners and tower companies
• Strong negotiation skills and expertise in reviewing contract language
• In-depth knowledge of real estate practices, telecommunications construction processes, and LTE network design fundamentals
• Experience managing budgets with profit and loss responsibility
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel as required

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

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) || Indianapolis (Country/ City)

Job details: Implementation 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.