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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.

Our Sales team advocates for our products and the customers they serve. We’ve built a loyal customer base by selling consumers, retailers, affiliate partners, distributors and industry stakeholders on the DISH brands with authenticity. The sales department is critical to driving demand and creating strategic partnerships across the industry.

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

This leadership role addresses the critical challenge of executing complex, cross-functional business initiatives and platform transitions within the Direct Sales department. The chosen program manager spearheads the integration of innovative artificial intelligence tools to optimize call center efficiencies and resolve operational bottlenecks. Success in this position requires bridging the gap between technical IT processes and business strategy, translating intricate performance data into clear, actionable roadmaps for executive decision-makers. By cultivating high-performing project teams and fostering interdepartmental alignment, this role ensures seamless product launches and sustained organizational growth.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Direct all Direct Sales employee activities to achieve key projects and initiatives while documenting development and conducting performance evaluations for program managers

• Lead the entire lifecycle of major business initiatives including transitioning teams to new sales platforms, tools, and AI deployments

• Partner with stakeholders across IT, Marketing, Indirect Sales, and Programming to align project timelines and ensure total operational readiness for launches

• Deploy targeted AI initiatives aimed at significantly improving call center efficiencies and streamlining customer-facing workflows

• Translate complex data sets and call trends into clear, actionable presentations for senior leadership to drive strategic decisions

• Establish yourself as the proactive, cross-functional face of Direct Sales in meetings to represent departmental interests and align goals with the broader corporate mission

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• A proven track record of professional mentorship and the capability to build high-trust, high-output project teams

• Critical experience managing and analyzing complex projects, assessing organizational opportunities, communicating risks, and executing strategic mitigation plans

• Advanced AI literacy with the ability to leverage modern machine learning and automation tools for data-driven decision-making and project tracking

• Strong collaborative and influential skills to unify disparate, cross-functional teams toward a singular launch goal without relying on direct authority

• The professional expertise to translate intricate IT processes and complex data trends into clear, concise, and executive-ready presentations

• Resilience and agility when working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with rapidly shifting business priorities

Additional Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Proficiency with project management software such as Hive and data visualization tools like Tableau

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as project demands require

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in program or project management, with at least 2 of those years in a formal or informal leadership or mentorship role

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Managing complex cross-functional project lifecycles and platform transitions

  • Translating complex data sets and technical processes for executive audiences

  • Leveraging modern project tracking tools and data-driven systems

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including 45+ hours a week, nights and weekends

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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: EchoStar 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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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