Senior Program Manager - Retail Wireless Portfolio

EchoStar

$83K — $119K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in project/program management in fast-paced environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, Technology, or related field.
  • Proven success in leading cross-functional and large-scale program portfolios.
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities in ambiguous situations.
  • Expertise in modern collaboration tools and AI-driven platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the execution of high-impact retail wireless program portfolios to meet operational milestones.
  • Establish guardrails to control project scope and ensure departmental alignment.
  • Resolve operational bottlenecks and cross-team conflicts using structured problem-solving methods.
  • Utilize AI tools to automate PMO tasks and optimize resources for efficient workflows.
  • Influence team consensus across diverse departments without direct authority.

Benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • 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

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Senior Program Manager within the Retail Wireless Operations team drives order and execution across complex, high-impact retail initiatives at Boost Mobile. In an industry defined by rapid technological shifts and intense competition, this role solves the critical problem of operational fragmentation by uniting cross-functional departments-such as Marketing, Product, IT, and Customer Care-behind unified strategic goals. By resolving ambiguity, mitigating project risks, and streamlining communication pathways, the role ensures high-impact programs transition seamlessly from strategic planning to successful market execution. Ultimately, this professional translates high-level corporate vision into structured, repeatable operational workflows that elevate the Boost Mobile customer experience.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
  • Lead the end-to-end execution of high-impact retail wireless program portfolios, ensuring all milestones are delivered on time and align with departmental operational OKRs.
  • Establish and reinforce robust cross-functional guardrails to prevent scope creep, maintain organizational alignment, and successfully manage stakeholder expectations across Boost Mobile and EchoStar teams.
  • Serve as the primary driver of resolution for operational bottlenecks, project risks, and cross-team conflicts using structured, analytical problem-solving methods.
  • Leverage AI-driven productivity platforms and advanced collaboration tools to automate routine PMO tasks, optimize resource allocation, and foster scalable, transparent workflows.
  • Influence and align diverse departmental teams-including Sales Channels, Product, Billing, and Customer Support-to drive consensus and maintain program momentum without direct authority.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)
  • Critical experience leading large-scale, cross-functional program portfolios with business and technical stakeholders in fast-paced operational environments.
  • Exceptional ability to navigate highly ambiguous situations and bring a calm, structured, and analytical approach to resolving project blockers.
  • Superior communication and relationship-building skills to persuade, align, and build trust across all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
  • AI literacy and application skills, specifically the ability to integrate generative AI and modern productivity tools to enhance workflow efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong proficiency in modern collaboration and project management frameworks utilizing enterprise-grade tracking platforms.

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in operations, sales, marketing, or a technology-driven environment.
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • Jira / Atlassian platform management
    • Hive or similar modern enterprise project management tools
    • Google Workspace collaboration suite

Additional Qualifications
  • Experience working within the wireless, telecommunications, or retail operations sectors is strongly preferred.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/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.

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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