Operations Manager

EchoStar

$96K — $137K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 2 years of management experience or equivalent education
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Competent in developing, mentoring, and coaching team members
  • Ability to interpret safety regulations and operational manuals
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders safely
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends

Responsibilities

  • Direct employee activities to achieve performance goals in CSAT and technician productivity
  • Review financial reports to identify cost reduction or improvement opportunities
  • Implement policies and goals aligning with EchoStar’s mission
  • Lead and mentor Field Service Managers
  • Ensure staff are current on technologies and safety protocols
  • Create an inclusive and high-energy work environment
  • Oversee fleet maintenance and equipment management

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSAs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible time away policy
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The EchoStar Operations Manager is responsible for the overall success of a specific business office or facility. You oversee a complex operation that includes fleet management, inventory control, and a large team of Field Service Managers and Technicians. Your goal is to drive high-quality installations and repairs while maintaining strict safety and budgetary standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct all employee activity to achieve key performance goals, including CSAT (Customer Satisfaction), "First Time Right" metrics, and technician productivity
  • Review financial statements, sales reports, and activity data to identify areas for cost reduction or program improvement
  • Implement departmental policies and goals in alignment with EchoStar's broader mission to "reimagine the future of connectivity"
  • You don't just manage technicians; you lead the managers who lead the technicians; you are responsible for hiring, mentoring, and evaluating Field Service Managers
  • Ensure all staff are up-to-date on changing technologies (Satellite, 5G, Smart Home) and safety protocols
  • Foster an inclusive, high-energy work environment that balances a "Mission First" mindset with employee empathy
  • Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of a large fleet of company vehicles
  • Manage the movement of goods (dishes, routers, cables) into and out of the facility to ensure 100% equipment availability for daily routes
  • Maintain the physical site, including safety compliance and environmental sustainability programs

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred and 2 years management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong leader with management experience


Skills and Qualifications:
  • A strong competency in leading, developing, mentoring, and coaching
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to obtain an elevated understanding of processes, procedures, and responsibilities performed by direct reports
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, work in small spaces and/or in all climates, and safely operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to climb a 40 Ft. ladder safely; employee, including any tools or equipment that is carried, must be able to remain within the weight requirements of either the 300-pound ladder or the 375-pound ladder (the fall protection equipment capacity is 310 pounds and the tools are 40 pounds)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including 45+ hours a week, including weekends


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: 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.

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