Retention Operations Program Manager
Ericsson
- Location
- Plano,Texas,United States; Boise,Idaho,United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 1h ago
Skills
About this role
Grow with us Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions 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. Note: This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Boise, ID or Plano, TX Relocation is not offered for this position. About this opportunity The Retention Operations Program Manager is an individual contributor role within the Customer Success & Renewals organization, based in Boise, ID (preferred) or Plano, TX. This role focuses on designing, executing, and continuously improving programs that drive customer retention and renewal performance across Ericsson's software and services portfolios. Working cross-functionally with Customer Success, Renewals, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Analytics teams, this position builds scalable retention frameworks, standardizes processes, and enables proactive, data-informed risk management across the customer lifecycle. What you will do Lead cross-functional retention and renewal programs from design through execution, tracking KPIs and outcomes Design and document standardized retention and renewal processes, policies, roles, and handoffs to reduce friction and clarify accountability Use data and analytics to identify churn risks, define metrics, and translate insights into targeted initiatives and playbooks Coordinate stakeholders across Customer Success, Renewals, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Analytics; communicate status, risks, and key decisions Support change management, communication, and training for new or updated retention processes, tools, and playbooks Continuously review program and process performance, proposing and implementing improvements aligned with Ericsson's governance and quality standards Location: Boise, Idaho (preferred) or Plano, Texas. No immigration or relocation is offered for this role. The skills you bring You have: Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field — or equivalent practical experience At least 5 years of experience in Sales Operations, Program Management, Customer Success and/or Renewal Programs or similar roles in a B2B technology, SaaS, or telecom environment Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with measurable business outcomes related to retention, renewals, or customer lifecycle Strong program management skills: planning, prioritization, risk management, and stakeholder communication Solid understanding of customer lifecycle concepts (onboarding, adoption, value realization, renewal, expansion, churn) and their operational implications Ability to define metrics, interpret analyses, and convert insights into concrete action plans Effective collaboration skills with the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority Strong sense of ownership and self-direction in a fast-paced, evolving environment Fluency in English (spoken and written) It would be nice if you also have: Experience with CRM/Customer Success platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight), process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), global team collaboration, and creating operational documentation such as playbooks and process maps Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know