Project Manager II

Echostar Corporation • Littleton, CO

32d

About The Position

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 Wireless Technology team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model-combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world. The project managers handle one to two initiatives and/or vendors associated with Echostar. They create project plans and status in accordance with Echostar standards and bring together cross-functional internal and vendor resources to deliver on project objectives. They also communicate project status in multiple forums to all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, ideally with a focus on Project or Program Management or relevant degree
• Minimum of 2 years in a project or delivery management role
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with team members and business partners
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to create executive level presentations summarizing the status of projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and analyze opportunities and risks, and then develop suggested action plans
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role
• Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview

Responsibilities

• Support in the alignment of project goals with the overarching objectives of the program
• Develop project schedules that identifies key phases, activities, and deliverables
• Identify and communicate project dependencies
• Report on the financial performance of the project (e.g., monitoring hours, expenditure variations)
• Escalate resource needs based on project scope and schedule performance
• Develop project reports that highlight recent accomplishments, project timeline, and escalated risks/issues with appropriate action plans
• Observe project team dynamics, resolving any minor challenges and escalating concerns where arguments impact project progress
• Follow and utilize established project management methodology and tools
• Assist in development of a project charter including key performance indicators, assumptions, and major milestones

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees