Manager Strategic Programs

Ericsson • Plano, TX

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Business Operations and IT team as the Manager – Strategic Programs. In this role, you will lead a team of project and program managers through the planning and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that support key business and operational priorities.
You will translate strategic objectives into coordinated programs, establish delivery governance, and lead teams responsible for executing high-impact initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, structured program management, and the ability to align multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
This role will report to the Senior Director, BEWS Architecture & Integration Platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Extensive experience leading complex programs or portfolios involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience managing program managers, project managers, or other professional delivery roles.
• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in technology, telecommunications, networking, or related industries is preferred.
• PMP, Six-Sigma, or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of program and project professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead the planning and execution of strategic programs, ensuring initiatives are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Translate business priorities into structured programs, roadmaps, and coordinated project plans across multiple teams.
• Drive consistent execution of program governance, delivery frameworks, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Identify and manage cross-program risks, dependencies, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate collaboration across IT, product, operations, and business teams to enable successful program execution.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with senior leadership and functional partners, ensuring alignment and clear decision-making.
• Monitor program performance through defined KPIs, milestones, and financial metrics.
• Oversee vendor and partner engagement related to program delivery, ensuring contractual obligations and service expectations are met.
• Drive continuous improvement of program management practices, delivery methodologies, and operational processes.

Benefits

• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: 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.
• We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
• 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.
• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees