Staff IT Product Owner

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
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
As a Staff Technical Product Owner, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the PMO, the architecture team, Business Analysts, and other software application SMEs and teams at Dish to deliver API integration across BSS, OSS, and 3rd party vendors. The ideal candidate is experienced in implementing modern cloud-based platforms and tools and has an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities:

• Align product vision with business goals and secure stakeholder buy-in on key decisions and strategies.
• Act as liaison between engineering teams, product stakeholders, and cross-functional groups to drive transparency and alignment.
• Lead iteration planning, backlog grooming, and user story decomposition to guide development teams with clear deliverables.
• Manage and track sprints, releases, and cross-team dependencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to expectations.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and perform Scrum Master/Product Owner tasks while providing on-the-job training for product owners.
• Define best practices for service design, data modeling, and product processes, while evangelizing product vision and roadmap.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of experience in enterprise product ownership, driving vision and execution
• Proven track record in defining, documenting, and managing requirements in enterprise environments
• Strong background in enterprise software and API integration, with hands-on implementation and delivery expertise

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of data models, data management, APIs, and system integration
• Familiarity with enterprise solution architecture principles and OpenAPI specifications
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with the ability to navigate complex environments as a self-starter
• Effective communicator with proven experience collaborating across teams, including offshore partners
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or others), API management tools (Apigee), and modern development frameworks (Java, SpringBoot, Node.js)
• Wireless retail industry experience considered a strong plus

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.