• Senior Manager, Technology Sourcing…

    EchoStar (Littleton, CO)


    Company Summary

    EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business spans satellite television service, streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, 5G wireless consumer and commercial services, internet and other enterprise products.

     

    Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

    Department Summary

    Our Wireless Technology team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model—combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world.

     

    Job Duties and Responsibilities

     

    EchoStar seeks a Senior Manager for its Corporate Transport Sourcing Team, comprised of 7-10 exceptional members. Responsible for sourcing all transport network and data center connectivity, crucial for the entire corporation. Guide the future of EchoStar’s Transport network across the nation and around the globe, prioritizing innovation and data-directed decision-making. Join us in truly changing The Way The World Communicates.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Hire, develop, and manage a team of Transport Sourcing Managers

    + Develop and guide the sourcing, contract management, negotiation and supplier management strategies and practices of the team

    + Manage all aspects of transport “Request for Proposals”, RFPs, to achieve a best techno-commercial solutions for EchoStar business units and overall corporation

    + Establish and manage Objectives and Key Results(OKR) of the organization to ensure cost and quality control and effective executive reporting

    + Assess the risk of potential and current vendors and develop risk mitigation strategies and business continuity plans

    + Analyze industry trends to proactively identify risk and opportunities that can be exploited to benefit EchoStar

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    Skills, Experience and Requirements

    Education and Experience:

    + BS or MS in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal or technical degree; or equivalent combination of wireless transport experience and education

    + 8+ years of experience managing teams in a service/communications provider/transport environment

    + 5+ years of managing and negotiating transport RFPs

    Skills and Qualifications:

    + Excellent negotiation skills and proven track record of decision-making ability

    + Technical understanding of transport networks

    + Deep understanding of tools and software used in building and presenting financial models and project management

    + Deep understanding of OSP and ISP construction practices and standards

    + The ability to work fully on-site in Littleton, CO during core business hours

     

    Visa sponsorship not available for this role

     

    Salary Ranges

     

    Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,725.00/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: DISH 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.

     

    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.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

     

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