What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career Professional - Project Planner position at Ericsson?
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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
We are looking for a Project Planner to join Ericsson's Project Management Office (PMO) in Plano, TX. This is a high-impact role focused on supporting Customer Project Managers (CPMs) in managing their Fulfillment Assignment Specifications (FAS) scope through structured planning, accurate data, and strong governance. The person in this role will help ensure that customer business is carried out in alignment with Ericsson's responsible business practices, including legal, financial, environmental and occupational health and safety (E OHS), information security, and privacy requirements, using standard processes and tools.
What You Will Do
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 hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.
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) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Project Planner
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.
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
We are looking for a Project Planner to join Ericsson's Project Management Office (PMO) in Plano, TX. This is a high-impact role focused on supporting Customer Project Managers (CPMs) in managing their Fulfillment Assignment Specifications (FAS) scope through structured planning, accurate data, and strong governance. The person in this role will help ensure that customer business is carried out in alignment with Ericsson's responsible business practices, including legal, financial, environmental and occupational health and safety (E OHS), information security, and privacy requirements, using standard processes and tools.
What You Will Do
- Review and interpret contracts and project planning inputs — such as scope, schedule, purchase order issuance, and invoicing/acceptance — and translate them into clearly defined customer deliverables and work plans.
- Build and maintain project schedules, including dependencies, critical path, milestones, and forecasting, to support a realistic delivery pace based on FAS scope.
- Ensure alignment between operational plans and supply/delivery plans, uphold planning governance and data quality, and escalate missing or poor-quality inputs when needed.
- Maintain and update the Customer Deliverable Master List, top-down plans, and the Project Library, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and well-controlled.
- Analyze operational, financial, and delivery progress using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and produce accurate, timely project status and performance reports.
- Configure and validate project setup in planning tools (including Site Tracker, Global Chronos, and related systems), manage data, and support standardization and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide CPMs and stakeholders with standard and advanced status reports, offer guidance on maintaining process adherence and data quality, and support E OHS compliance and responsible business practices.
- Solid experience in project planning within complex, multi-project environments, including scheduling, dependencies, critical path analysis, milestones, and forecasting.
- A strong governance mindset and commitment to data discipline, consistently producing accurate, reliable plans and high-quality data.
- Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify unrealistic plans, highlight risks, and propose practical alternatives.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and collaboration, particularly when working with project managers and cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on experience with Site Tracker and other project planning tools.
- Clear and effective communication skills, with strong documentation, reporting, and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in both Spanish and English, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
- A track record of turning complex data and inputs into actionable, high-quality plans, with a focus on structure, clarity, and continuous improvement.
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 hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.
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) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Project Planner
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.