Broadcast Program Manager I

CO Salary Range: USD 63,150.00 - 90,000.00 per year

Company Summary

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.

Department Summary

Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

• Ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications and schedules
• Coordinate interdepartmental functions in order to minimize delays
• Meet with cross functional teams on a regular basis to review statuses and plan future actions
• Candidates must be adept at change management and problem solving, possess strong organizational skills and have an attention to detail, along with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Assist the linear channel operations team and manage processes related to the launch, maintenance and possible removal of services on the multiple Dish platforms
• Collaborates with internal and external business partners in accordance with best practices and contractual guidelines
• Manage day-to-day operational scope of DISH content removal, creating detailed reports and ensuring all teams are on board with proper information and work being complete to manage requests. (On call work and some evening, weekend, and holiday will be necessary on occasion)
• Monitor the progress of deliverables while keeping management, internal stakeholders, and external business partners informed of progress and significant developments related to new and ongoing projects
• Serve as a cross-departmental liaison providing expert business knowledge to ensure the successful outcome of projects and initiatives
• Drive process improvements by gaining buy-in from other teams, outlining business requirements, and working with technical teams through project completion
• Perform a variety of administrative and tracking functions including troubleshooting, monitoring, and reporting; research complex issues and collaborate with stakeholders to develop creative solutions

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred
• Zero to three or more years of progressively related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, work flows, and signal paths
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of vendors, customers, peers, or management
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and must be flexible enough to deal with different technical skill levels, skill sets and a highly dynamic work environment and schedules
• Ability to deal with concurrent problems and issues effectively, and the capability to creatively approach problems not covered by existing procedures is imperative
• Ability to work under a dynamic and high-pressure environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Must be able to participate in 24x7 on-call
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable communicating with upper management; highly focused on building and maintaining strong internal and external business relationships
• Self-starter with strong project management skills, including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex business processes
• The desire to learn, and the ability to work, both independently and as part of a team, is a must