The Customer Project Manager II is responsible for managing project execution, aligning customer relationships, ensuring financial performance, and upholding delivery excellence while adhering to compliance directives.
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About this opportunity:
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team at Ericsson as a Customer Project Manager (CPM). This role is value-driven, data-centered, and pivotal to fostering a balance between Ericsson and our valued customers. The CPM is responsible for Fulfillment Assignment Specifications (FAS) execution accountability, compliance to group, legal, and financial directives. A key part of the role is delivering value and benefit recognition through each project, for the benefit of both Ericsson and our clients.
What you will do:- Align pre-sales CFR with the contract and delivery.- Develop project plans for approval and target execution.- Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment throughout all stages of execution.- Ensure financial performance to meet target Unadjusted Margin.- Uphold delivery excellence within defined scope, budget, and timeline.- Comply with applicable directives, with focus on zero impact on people and environment.- Maintain data accuracy for conscientious and reliable reporting.
The skills you bring:- Consultative Skills.- Automation.- Process Management.- Negotiation.- Service Delivery Business Understanding.- Data Analytics.- Financial Acumen.- Artificial Intelligence (AI).- Customer Insights.- Ericsson Portfolio.- Stakeholder Management.- Change and Improvement Management.- Program/Project Finance Management.- Customer Relationship Building.- Project management.
What happens once you apply?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
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 [email protected] .
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) || Irvine
Job details: Customer Project Manager
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.
The salary range for this position is
• California: $128,500-168,525
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 matches $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. 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.
About this opportunity:
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team at Ericsson as a Customer Project Manager (CPM). This role is value-driven, data-centered, and pivotal to fostering a balance between Ericsson and our valued customers. The CPM is responsible for Fulfillment Assignment Specifications (FAS) execution accountability, compliance to group, legal, and financial directives. A key part of the role is delivering value and benefit recognition through each project, for the benefit of both Ericsson and our clients.
What you will do:- Align pre-sales CFR with the contract and delivery.- Develop project plans for approval and target execution.- Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment throughout all stages of execution.- Ensure financial performance to meet target Unadjusted Margin.- Uphold delivery excellence within defined scope, budget, and timeline.- Comply with applicable directives, with focus on zero impact on people and environment.- Maintain data accuracy for conscientious and reliable reporting.
The skills you bring:- Consultative Skills.- Automation.- Process Management.- Negotiation.- Service Delivery Business Understanding.- Data Analytics.- Financial Acumen.- Artificial Intelligence (AI).- Customer Insights.- Ericsson Portfolio.- Stakeholder Management.- Change and Improvement Management.- Program/Project Finance Management.- Customer Relationship Building.- Project management.
What happens once you apply?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
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 [email protected] .
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) || Irvine
Job details: Customer Project Manager
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.
The salary range for this position is
• California: $128,500-168,525
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 matches $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. 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.
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