Principal Program Manager - Product Innovation

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 Retail Wireless team, serving our Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile brands, is redefining consumer expectations through new platforms, new business models and new ways of thinking. Equipped with a first-of-its-kind 5G network, a passion for change and the power to drive it, we are the nation's fourth facilities-based wireless carrier and a new disruptive force in the market.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
At Boost Mobile, we're building the future of consumer wireless, and innovation is at the core of our success - but without the right structure, even the best ideas can get lost in the shuffle. As an Principal Innovation Program Manager, you will be the driving force behind our ability to capture, develop, and launch groundbreaking ideas that propel us ahead of the competition.
This is a game-changer role where you'll be building the foundation for innovation success - creating the processes, tools and strategies that transform ideas into real business impact. You'll work with brilliant minds across the company, enforce stage-gates to keep ideas on track, and showcase the wins that inspire our organization to push boundaries.
If you love shaping the future, optimizing for results, and leading high-impact innovation initiatives, this is your opportunity to make a mark.
Key Responsibilites:

• Owning the Innovation Engine:
  • Architect and continuously improve Boost Mobile's innovation pipeline - ensuring we capture big ideas with big impact
  • Design, refine, and optimize processes and tools to keep our innovation system fast, efficient, and high-performing

• Driving Consumer Winning Ideas to Execution:
• Oversee the entire innovation funnel, ensuring that ideas progress smoothly through structured stage-gates and are aligned with Boost Mobile's strategic goals
• Partner with our business divisions and external technology firms to evaluate early-stage ideas, proof-of-concepts, and prototypes for potential application to Boost Mobile's consumer market

• Measuring and Reporting on Innovation Health:
• Define, track, and report on key innovation performance metrics, ensuring leadership understands progress, challenges, and successes

• Partnering Across Organizations:
• Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing and operations teams to bring innovation ideas to life in a way that benefits Boost Mobile's consumers

• Inspiring a Culture of Innovation:
  • Showcase successes with engaging newsletters, reports, and presentations to ensure leadership and cross-functional teams stay informed and engaged

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree (ie Master's or Doctorate) from an accredited college or university required, MBA is strongly preferred
• PMP certification is preferred, or equivalent experience in managing large, complex programs across business units and shared service groups
• 10+ years of program management experience managing consumer-facing innovation programs from concept to launch;
• 5+ years of experience building and managing an innovation pipeline, and designing proprietary KPIs to track overall health of innovation
• 5+ years of experience presenting complex programs and strategic insights to C-suite executives and senior leadership with clarity and influence

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Visionary Mindset - You don't just execute projects - you architect innovation engines that drive real business impact; you see the big picture and know how to build structured systems that fuel future growth
• An Innovation Powerhouse - you have experience managing and optimizing innovation funnels, tracking what works, and ensuring that high-impact ideas don't fall through the cracks
• A Data-Driven Approach - You don't rely on intuition alone; you love to measure; you track key innovation KPIs, measure progress at every stage, and make insightful, data-backed recommendations to leadership
• A Master Communicator & Influencer - You know how to sell the story of innovation, rallying cross-functional teams, gaining executive buy-in, and keeping stakeholders engaged in the process
• A Strategic Executor - You're not just about ideas- you drive execution; you know how to align teams, enforce stage-gates, and push concepts toward real-world implementation
• A Collaborative Trailblazer - You excel at working with product, engineering, and strategy teams, ensuring innovation efforts translate into real consumer impact; you're a force multiplier, not a silo
• A Relentless Problem-Solver - You aren't slowed down by challenges; they energize you; you thrive in ambiguity and have the grit, creativity, and drive to navigate complex problems and deliver results

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,110.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.