Sanjay

Sanjay Bhandarkar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in contract management and operations within the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as a Senior Contract Manager at Ericsson since March 2016, Sanjay has been instrumental in driving complex 5G contracts and managing a portfolio that includes Private Networks and Cloud Native services. Previously held roles include Operations Director, Principal Project Manager, and Head of Customer Operations at various Ericsson entities, where Sanjay focused on operational governance, strategic project management across Sub Saharan Africa, and ensuring operational excellence for major mobile networks in India. With a foundational background at Nokia Siemens Networks and Siemens LLC, Sanjay has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and under budget, alongside strong sales and team leadership capabilities. Sanjay holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix and an Executive Certification in the Internet of Things from the MIT Sloan School of Management.