Senior Portfolio Manager

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
As an IT Portfolio Manager, you will be a driving force in transforming how our technology initiatives are planned, prioritized, and delivered. You will cultivate deep, trust-based relationships with colleagues across the organization, from the business PMO and IT development teams to the C-suite. Leveraging these relationships, you will champion the adoption of portfolio and product management best practices, contribute to strategic planning, and optimize our project intake processes. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven ability to navigate complexity, influence stakeholders, and drive tangible outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring our IT investments are strategically aligned, effectively managed, and deliver maximum value to the business.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption of portfolio and product management methodologies across business and IT teams to align technology initiatives with business strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain a comprehensive 12-month strategic roadmap, ensuring a focus on desired business outcomes
• Lead initiatives to improve and streamline the IT project intake process, and facilitate the effective prioritization of requests based on strategic goals and business value
• Hold business PMO and IT Product Owners accountable for roadmap execution, outcome-based use cases, and the translation of strategic plans into actionable product roadmaps
• Define, develop, and present compelling C-suite level dashboards and reports on the health, performance, and financial status of the IT portfolio
• Proactively identify and resolve conflicts, influence stakeholders at all levels to drive process improvements, and educate them on critical processes like fixed asset capitalization

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (8+ years)
• 5+ years of experience
  • IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and practices
  • DevOps methodologies, including Product Lifecycle Management
  • Program management, managing complex and cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated experience:
  • ServiceNow
  • Jira (preferred) or Rally
• Experience contributing to and developing strategic roadmaps

• Experience working with Release Management and Deployment Planning processes

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Advanced understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) preferably as a previous technical product owner perspective
• Demonstrated success in driving projects and initiatives forward in complex and undefined environments
• Successfully identified, designed, and implemented process improvements that resulted in increased efficiency and effectiveness within IT delivery
• Skilled in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experienced in conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Comfortable presenting to and engaging with C-suite executives, translating technical initiatives into strategic outcomes
• Familiarity with financial management principles related to IT investments
• Experience in the telecommunications or satellite industry preferred
• Formal certification in project or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, PfMP) preferred

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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.