Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesA Technical Program Manager for Aeronautical and Maritime Connectivity Services at Hughes plays a crucial role in managing and advancing our mission to revolutionize connectivity solutions for the aeronautical and maritime sectors. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and hardware projects.
Key Responsibilities:- Program Launch Readiness: Establish and lead an ongoing launch readiness program that systematically drives progress and ensures the successful completion of critical program milestones
- Performance Metrics: Identify and operationalize metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) necessary to track progress at a granular level; drive issue resolution and mitigation across the organization based on these metrics
- Complex Work Stream Delivery: Support and organize the delivery of critical and complex work streams across the aeronautical and maritime connectivity services infrastructure, spanning both space and ground segments; provide technical leadership in decision-making, issue resolution and during the design review process
- Requirements Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams of software and hardware engineers to define and manage project requirements and scope
- Schedule Management: Oversee day-to-day management of deliverables, dependencies, and project schedules, ensuring projects progress through incremental phases effectively
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the leadership team at all levels to establish processes that track goals, objectives, milestones, progress, and risks. Drive organizational alignment on trade-offs and priorities
Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, preferably in the connectivity industry
- 5+ years of experience in a technical field of software development, network infrastructure and/or connectivity services
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Proficiency in defining and tracking project metrics and KPIs
- Experience managing projects across cross-functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary RangesCompensation: $113,500.00/Year - $151,000.00/Year
BenefitsWe 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.
