Field Performance Advisor (FPA)
Company: STI
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Field Performance Advisor (FPA) Location: Salt Lake
City, UT Duration: Long Term Scope of Work: Qualified candidate
must reside in the area of Salt Lake City, UT The Field Performance
Advisor (FPA) is responsible for driving optimal performance and
continuous improvement among our Suppliers by engaging in regular
site visits to consult and engage directly with Suppliers to
correct real-time discrepancies and identify ways to improve crew
effectiveness, tool utilization, and quality. The FPA will utilize
their knowledge and expertise to consult with Suppliers and develop
process improvements that can be integrated across sites and
markets throughout the country The FPA role will partner directly
with market Suppliers as a representative of Ericsson to share
feedback, recommendations, and work closely with various support
groups to implement more efficient and standardized ways of
working. Job Responsibilities • Review and analyze site performance
metrics, including but not limited to, cycle time, close out
package (COP) first time right, (Job Hazard Assessment) JHA
compliance, Ericsson tool utilization, build quality, and customer
specific requirements. • Based on site review and analysis,
identify Supplier performance areas in need of improvement, provide
feedback on site performance metrics to Territory Director and
Suppliers, and partner with Suppliers to correct, adapt, and
respond to the feedback. • Engage with suppliers on-site to conduct
root-cause analysis of performance deficiencies, troubleshoot
problems, and ensure that Suppliers correct real-time discrepancies
related to safety and construction. • Strategically plan daily and
weekly site and supplier visits to achieve key targets and drive
overall market performance, considering suppliers’ KPIs,
performance, current needs, etc. • Act as an internal partner for
Ericsson’s Senior Construction Managers and Project Management
teams to review and evaluate market-level on-site requests, such as
supporting customer meets, site access, and validating construction
drawings, to support in project completion. • Based on performance
metrics, identify, design, and develop process improvements for
Supplier’s site construction process, as well as advancements to
Ericsson tools to increase efficiency and quality, collaborating
with the Automation teams to develop new tools and adjust current
tools to increase Supplier’s efficiency. Based on market-level
findings, work with other Field Performance Advisors around the
country to identify systemic problems and propose cross-market
improvements. • Collect and report on supplier performance data for
deployment process changes and new process trials to support
business cases for new features or changes to ways of working. •
Build strong relationships with market Suppliers to foster a
culture of continuous improvement and two-way feedback between
Ericsson and Supplier. • Ensure Suppliers have a clear
understanding of, and adhere to, Ericsson and customer processes,
methods, and tools that apply to sites assigned to Suppliers in
market. • Continuously improve and provide feedback on Ericsson and
customer specific information and training for accuracy in delivery
performance via Site Tracker and Power Bi-domain metrics. • Support
Governance for quarterly Supplier business reviews (QBR), report on
findings in the field concerning supplier performance and actions
taken and recommendations for improvement; responsible for
field-related actions from QBRs. Behavioral competencies •
Entrepreneurial & innovative thinking. • Performs at a high level
with minimal supervision in a fast paced and fluid work
environment. • Proactively analyzes issues, identifies problems,
and makes sound decisions. • Ability to collaborate and partner
with Suppliers for successful delivery. • Ability to understand
performance metrics and analytics and identify areas of
improvement. • Excellent planning & organization skills. • Strong
leadership and consultative skills. • Strong ability to effectively
communicate and work with cross-functional teams, diverse
personalities, and professional skill levels. • Strong verbal and
written communication skills. • Advocates and generates a positive
work environment and culture that embodies Ericsson’s core values.
Typical Interfaces Internal: • Market Project Team • Customer Unit
(CU) • Customer Project Management • Environmental Health & Safety
(EHS) • Ericsson Automation and Operational Excellence team •
People Function External: • Customers • Third Party Suppliers
Qualifications and Experiences Minimum relevant work/industry
experience of 7 years. • Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Experience
with providing design solutions and guidance on order of
operations. • Strong knowledge of general construction processes &
procedures. • Experience in managing and directing general
contractor suppliers, construction scope estimation, etc. (Civils,
Ground, L&A, Backhaul, Maintenance Work). • Knowledge of and
ability to enforce Ericsson and customer construction and quality
standards. • Ability to interface with customers, property owners,
and other internal and external ancillary personnel as needed. •
Strong knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor facing, customer
facing) and financial acumen. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate
and develop positive relationships with suppliers or other external
business partners. • Experience leading or influencing teams to
perform at their best. • Strong understanding of applicable health
and safety regulations impacting Ericsson and its suppliers in the
local market. • Completion of approved OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Administration) 30-hour course for telecommunications
industry. • Previous experience working on Ericsson equipment
portfolio is a plus. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be
performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees assigned
may be required to perform additional job tasks as required by the
manager.
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