CO Salary Range: USD 110,100.00 - 157,300.00 per year
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of this job position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks and duties an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state/local law.
Key Responsbilitites:
- Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of programs and projects
- Assist in defining program objectives and milestones
- Providing mentorship and coaching to junior program managers or team members, helping them develop their program management skills and navigate challenges
- Driving and fostering innovation within the program, often by identifying new opportunities, emerging technologies, or creative solutions to enhance program outcomes
- Manage organizational change and transitions that may arise as a result of the program's initiatives
- Maintain program documentation, including project plans, timelines, and status reports
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records
- Lead quality assurance processes and testing procedures to ensure that program deliverables meet quality standards
- Track and evaluate program performance against established KPIs and objectives, and make adjustments as necessary
- Identifying and addressing challenges and obstacles that may arise during program execution, finding creative solutions to complex problems
- Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance program processes, delivery, and outcomes through continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in communicating program updates and progress to stakeholders
- Coordinate meetings and discussions as needed
- Provide support in resource allocation and tracking
- Help ensure efficient use of resources across programs
- Assist in monitoring program risks and issues
- Generate reports, documentation, and presentations to provide insights and updates on program status
- Collaborate with program managers to develop and track risk mitigation plans
- Contribute to quality control processes to ensure program deliverables meet established standards
- Collect and analyze data related to program performance
- Prepare reports and dashboards for program management
- Conduct post-program evaluations, capturing lessons learned, and effectively closing out the program
Education and Experience:
- BS or MS Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
- PMP certification preferred
- 10+ years managing technical projects
- 5+ years project management experience in satellite and uplink projects and deployments
- Detailed knowledge of Project Management platforms such as MS Projects, Wrike or Hive
- Ability to manage projects spanning multiple geographic regions
- Ability to hold people and groups accountable to schedules and deadlines
- Technical understanding of satellite & streaming video distribution networks
- Proven experience managing a Vendor to the agreed upon SOW and ensuring that any change in project Scope / Time / Cost follows the established Change Order Process
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year
Benefits
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.