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IT Project Manager

EchoStar

EchoStar

IT, Operations
Germantown, MD, USA
Posted on Jun 5, 2024

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for IT Project Manager in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position is located in our Germantown, MD office.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Use Six sigma lean methodologies and value stream mapping to define and implement automation for back-office business processes.
  • Map out and coordinate highly technical business system application code and platform integration strategies and execution.
  • Determine and close execution gaps and use project management tools like Microsoft Project as well as understanding of the Consumer Business by drawing backend flows for projects, and fluency of post launch monitoring process to ensure the project meets customer requirements.
  • Complete cross functional projects which involves project planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

Basic Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Management, Information Technology, Project Management or a closely related field plus 6 months’ experience in strategic planning, project planning, and stakeholder management OR Bachelor’s degree in Management, Information Technology, Project Management or a closely related field plus 5 years’ experience in strategic planning, project planning, and stakeholder management.
  • Experience must include 6 months in each of the following: Jira, Tableau, MS Project, Vizio, Service Management, Confluence, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Lean Methodology, and Quality Control.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

  • Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

  • Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

  • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.