Technical Program Manager II

Company: Dish
Location: Plano
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

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 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Technical Program Manager who can help help coordinate and drive resolution, coordination and organization of service continuity backlog
• Responsible for determining and maintaining project timelines
• Lead program scoping with product, architecture and stakeholders for alignment on delivery
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives by aligning delivery schedules
• Analyze and mitigate risks
• Identify and track dependencies and maintain a schedule that efficiently delivers key components based on dependency timelines
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to stakeholders
• Prepare reports on statuses
• Iteratively improve intake and execution processes
• Actively manage value, usability, feasibility and business risks
• Use a prioritization framework for discovery of backlog features
  Skills, Experience and Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • BA/BS in a technical or business discipline (information systems, engineering, computer science, finance, business administration, or accounting)
  • 3 years of Program or Project Manager or equivalent combination of education and experience
    
    Qualifications:
    
    • Demonstrated understanding of and experience using Agile processes and methodologies
    • Excellent organizational, facilitation and written/verbal communication skills
    • Self-motivation with strong, proven, analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources and work well in a distributed environment
    • Ability to plan for future work while maintaining the current delivery with rapidly changing priorities
    • Jira, or equivalent, experience managing projects
    • Telecommunications experience a plus
    • Displays strong initiative for anticipating and meeting stakeholder demands, an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and uncertain environment, a high level of intellectual curiosity and a focus on taking ownership and initiative
      Salary Ranges
      
      Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/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.
      
      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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