Job Description

Job Description

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Beyond connecting customers to their favorite entertainment, our Video Services team delivers an award-winning TV experience to millions of customers across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. Our dynamic teams are unwavering in our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring the evolution of products and the constant enhancement of the overall customer experience.

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the Delivery and Release Management team as a Senior Program Manager for DISH TV and Sling TV. The Delivery Management team is responsible for ensuring overall cross-functional alignment, priority and communication, tracking deliverables and project milestones for cross-functional teams and managing readiness for DISH TV and Sling TV product releases.

The Senior Program Manager  will be at the center of cross-functional coordination, connecting Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing and other stakeholders, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery to customers. This role will lead cross-functional project delivery and release initiatives for DISH TV and Sling TV. They will coordinate with external partners to manage timelines and expectations. The role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and a high level of technical understanding to support fast-paced, complex initiatives. This is an in-office position, working out of our Englewood, CO office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of new product features
• Maintain clear, prioritized delivery backlogs; partner with Product Managers to ensure backlog items are well-defined and actionable
• Identify, manage and resolve inter-team dependencies to ensure timely delivery of complete features
• Develop and manage comprehensive delivery timelines that align with broader product and business goals; proactively advocate for realistic timelines, balancing scope, resources and risks
• Monitor process, verify deliverables and ensure all outputs meet quality standards and delivery criteria before release
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including status summaries, key milestones, risks and mitigation plans; escalate issues with clarity and propose alternate solutions when appropriate
• Define and assign clear task ownership, monitoring progress and ensure timely execution through accountability
• Ensure thorough documentation, communication and tracking of all feature-related issues in relevant systems, working with teams to resolve any issues

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred with 4-6 years of similar professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to independently reprioritize work to meet goals and deadlines
• Self-starter with strong data management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple requests, working both independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization to present information in a professional and effective manner
• PMP or Agile certifications are a plus
• Experience in Jira, Confluence and Airtable is a plus

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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