Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware

Company Summary
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will report directly to the VP of Wireless Product for Boost Mobile / Echostar and will be instrumental in shaping the future of our hardware offerings. The successful candidate will lead teams focused on device portfolio and product management, driving innovation and strategic growth within the wireless telecom space.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall hardware product strategy, aligning with the company's long-term goals and market demands, with a focus on product categories such as smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Lead and mentor product development and product management teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee the entire device portfolio lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch analysis, across smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Identify emerging trends and technologies in the wireless telecom industry to inform product roadmap decisions for these specific categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and successful market penetration of smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT devices.
• Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, regularly reporting on progress and making data-driven adjustments to strategy.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• A long and demonstrated history in product development and management, with a proven track record of bringing successful hardware products to market.
• Extensive experience, preferably within the wireless telecom industry, with a deep understanding of device ecosystems and market dynamics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage high-performing teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $185,000.00/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: 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.
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