Lead Technical Program Manager
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Job description
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Technology development initiatives often face alignment gaps between business objectives, vendor capabilities, and execution timelines. This role solves these challenges by establishing program governance, guiding technology solutions from ideation through implementation, and managing vendor RFx processes. The position centralizes cross-functional leadership to mitigate risks, streamline technical resource allocation, and ensure technology investments yield targeted results.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
- Lead strategic technology programs through the full lifecycle from inception to execution to achieve departmental objectives.
- Establish program governance frameworks to track delivery, mitigate risks, and support executive decision-making.
- Direct the end-to-end vendor RFx process, evaluating proposals and holding external partners accountable to contractual obligations.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration on research, analysis, and proof-of-concepts across technical and business teams.
- Apply AI tools and automation to streamline program reporting, risk prediction, and operational workflow tracking.
- Align solution development roadmaps with enterprise architecture goals and market requirements.
Requirements
- Critical experience leading cross-functional technology programs on time and within scope.
- Expertise in project management methodologies, enterprise governance frameworks, and cloud solution architecture concepts.
- AI literacy and application proficiency to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate automated tools into program management processes.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation capabilities during vendor selection and contract reviews.
- Ability to translate business strategy into technical execution plans and measurable milestones.
- Analytical problem-solving capabilities to evaluate feasibility, resolve operational blockers, and manage risk profile.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience working within public and private cloud environments.
- Knowledge of API design, integration patterns, and system connectivity principles., * Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- Minimum Experience: 7+ years of experience in program management or solution development roles
- Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:
- Program management tools and enterprise governance frameworks
- Vendor management and RFx solicitation processes
- Lifecycle management of enterprise technology applications
Benefits & conditions
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.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
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.