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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Program Manager - Data Platforms and Insights - **Company:** ECHOSTAR - **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $182,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Data as a Services, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Virtualization, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/principal-program-manager-data-platforms-and-insights/11365559?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Critical experience leading complex data platform transformations and business intelligence initiatives * Deep expertise in modern cloud data warehouse technologies; specifically Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS cloud services * Strong AI literacy, including the ability to identify opportunities for embedding machine learning and automation into data management processes * Exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive large-scale initiatives in fast-paced environments * Advanced knowledge of data governance, data virtualization, metadata management, and quality control systems Additional Qualifications: * Familiarity with AWS services such as Redshift, Glue, and Lake Formation, as well as Databricks Delta * Experience managing project budgets and tracking team expenses, * Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field * 10 years of experience in IT program management, specifically focusing on data platforms and business intelligence * Must have at least 5 years of experience with: * Jira project management tools * Agile project management methodologies ## Description EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department Summary Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. The Principal IT Program Manager - Data Platforms and Insights oversees the modernization of the enterprise data infrastructure and business intelligence ecosystem. This position addresses the challenges of platform fragmentation and processing inefficiencies by integrating advanced AI capabilities to automate workflows and optimize data pipelines. Managing these initiatives ensures seamless, secure, and virtualized data access across the organization for analysts and decision-makers. Success requires driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver a stable, scalable, and innovation-driven data platform. What Success Looks Like (Objectives): * Deliver modernized, virtualized data platforms that support high-quality analytics across business units * Embed AI capabilities into data infrastructure to automate workflows and optimize processing efficiency * Lead cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to ensure iterative, continuous delivery of data services * Establish data governance frameworks, metadata tracking, and data lineage protocols to maintain production stability * Track team progress and key performance indicators to align project outcomes with department-level objectives ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Fully Orchestrating Databricks from Airflow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/336-fully-orchestrating-databricks-from-airflow) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)