Technical Program Manager - Mobility Services

US-MD-Germantown

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Req #: 97666
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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				Overview:

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Program Manager - Aeronautical and Maritime Connectivity Services in our Hughes Network Systems division. Hughes is a leading provider of satellite and managed network services utilizing innovative network technologies and solutions to serve mobility, enterprises and governments globally.

Responsibilities:

A 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

Qualifications:

Education 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

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