Program Manager II - Agile Software Delivery

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 team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Manager - Agile Software Delivery is responsible for leading and managing complex software delivery projects within the IT department, primarily utilizing Agile methodologies. This role involves close collaboration with development teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful and timely project delivery. The Program Manager will leverage agile delivery tools including Atlassian Jira and Confluence to track work and report on the progress of their projects. This role plays a critical part in supporting and implementing projects for the DISH brand at EchoStar.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead software project planning, execution, and delivery using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid).
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Track progress using Agile tools and provide regular status updates and reports.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, issues, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of defects and smooth execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of Agile processes to enhance delivery efficiency.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of Program Management experience, preferably in software delivery using an Agile or hybrid Agile methodology
• Experience with Agile Project Management Tools
• Experience with Atlassian Jira for project tracking and management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of IT systems, Agile methodologies, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Skilled in translating business needs into technical requirements and consulting with customers at a strategic level.
• Effective communicator with excellent written, verbal, presentation, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to facilitate solutions in complex, evolving IT environments and manage customer expectations.
• Experienced in program management with strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building abilities.
• Comfortable leading and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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. 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.