Contract Director

Ericsson•Boise, ID

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Commercial Contract Director to support deal-shaping and drive contractual excellence across Market Area Americas within Business Area Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS). This individual contributor role offers the opportunity to manage the full contract lifecycle, contribute to strategic commercial decisions, and build strong cross-functional partnerships across a global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent qualification
At least 7 years of relevant commercial contract management experience with a solid understanding of contract and business law principles
Ability to navigate complex organizations and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including Sales, Legal, Finance, Delivery, Sourcing, and Operations
Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels
Strong ability to prioritize independently and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Working proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems, sales governance tools, analytics platforms, or automation solutions
Familiarity with Enterprise Go-to-Market models and/or experience in telecommunications, IT projects, or indirect sales
Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional language proficiency is an advantage

Nice To Haves

World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) / IACCM certification or equivalent is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for BEWS, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle — from opportunity evaluation through negotiation, execution, governance, and closure — ensuring alignment with Ericsson's policies, sales directives, and regulatory requirements
Provide strategic contract guidance aligned with company objectives, working across Business Area and Market Area stakeholders to promote risk awareness and governance discipline
Partner with Sales teams to identify contractual risks early, building compliance awareness and supporting Ericsson's strategic positioning
Build trusted working relationships across geographies, customer units, and internal functions to enable smooth contract execution
Collaborate with Commercial Management, Legal, Finance, and Sales stakeholders to review and refine commercial terms and conditions
Maintain thorough contract documentation, follow-up processes, and compliance with internal policies and approval frameworks
Apply proactive problem-solving to navigate complexity while embracing digital tools, AI-enabled processes, and continuous improvement practices

Benefits

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.
subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.
For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser.
subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
company-paid disability benefits.
a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually.
up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
mobile therapy
volunteer paid time off.