As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60,000+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson’s Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.
How Will You Contribute to the Company?
The Director, Executive Communications will be responsible for designing and managing a strategic and impactful employee and external communications program for the Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, as well as provide support for key leadership team members to engage employees and external audiences. Reporting to the Head of Employee & Executive Communications, this individual contributor will develop and manage a program focused on supporting business objectives and building employee satisfaction and engagement.
What Will You Do?
Assess current executive communications and then design and execute a strategic plan
Develop written and visual content, such as talking points, briefing packages, emails, scripts, presentations, speeches, videos and other materials as required
Create an external speaking platform that promotes Ericsson as an industry leader in enterprise utilizing key executives
Collaborate with members of the communications and marketing teams on speaking engagements, media opportunities, messaging and internal campaigns
Work with product and technology experts to create compelling stories and narratives
Support all-employee meetings, leaders' forums and other employee-focused meetings
Produce engaging content for channels such as social media, blogs and Viva Engage
Support executives’ social media presence and engagement
Lead the development of written and visual materials for keynotes and other speaking engagements
Provide communications coaching and advice to business area executives
Measure and report program results to determine the impact of strategies and tactics
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations or a related field
Eight (8+) years of progressive communications experience, including executive, employee and external experience
Significant experience supporting a C-level executive’s communications
Proven ability to distill and articulate technology topics in a clear, compelling way and exciting way, avoiding industry jargon
Exceptional communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading and presentation building
Extensive experience with social media channels, especially supporting a leader’s LinkedIn presence
While there is a primary location listed on this requisition, other locations may be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
#LI-Remote
Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions?
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.
Our values drive everything we do:
- Respect: we don't point a finger; we lend a hand.
- Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
- Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
- Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.
We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.
Compensation & Benefits at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
$131,950.00 - $245,050.00
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus and a cash-based long-term incentive. These variable pay opportunities are dependent upon the attainment of goals and objectives as determined by our Senior Leadership team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
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. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions invests 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.
Your work-life balance is important to us. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: 15 days of Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and 11 paid annual holidays (includes nine company holidays and up to two floating holidays). Please note that an employee’s FTO balance and floating holidays may be prorated in the first year, based on start date. We also offer paid maternity-leave benefits and six weeks 100% paid family leave for all employees.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.
The deadline to apply to this role is listed below.
Note: this date may be updated based on any extensions to the job posting.
