Staff Product Owner - Data Science

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
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 people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH is looking for an accomplished and adaptable Data Science Product Owner to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the development of data-driven products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs. Your expertise in data science will be instrumental in facilitating effective communication between technical teams and stakeholders, ultimately enabling the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineering and business teams, to deliver high-quality solutions that address business needs
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, release plans, and iteration plans that synchronize with business goals and stakeholder requirements
• Communicate product strategies, progress updates, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executives, clients, and team members
• Facilitate sprint planning sessions, ensuring the team is aligned with priority tasks, and conduct regular demos to showcase progress to stakeholders
• Take ownership of backlog items, driving them to completion and effectively managing associated risks akin to a project manager's responsibilities
• Ensure timely delivery of products within budgetary constraints and in accordance with quality standards

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in a product ownership capacity, focusing on data science & analytics

Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities
• Familiarity with data science and engineering concepts, including ML
• Proficiency in agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud stack (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• Certification in agile methodologies such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,125.00/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.