Senior Program Manager - Retail Wireless Portfolio

EchoStar

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in large-scale program management in fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with a structured problem-solving approach
  • Strong communication skills to build relationships and influence at all levels
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve team productivity
  • Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Hive, and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex retail wireless program portfolios to meet operational goals
  • Establish cross-functional guardrails to align stakeholders and prevent scope creep
  • Resolve operational bottlenecks through analytical problem-solving
  • Utilize AI-driven tools to automate and optimize project management tasks
  • Facilitate alignment among diverse teams to maintain project momentum

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 plan
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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