Senior Operations Program Manager
About the role
Company Summary EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives. Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions. Department Summary Hughes Network Systems, a global leader in broadband satellite technology based in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks an Operations Program Manager (OPM) reporting directly to the SVP of Operations.
Responsibilities
- The Operations Program Manager will be responsible for facilitating new product introductions and managing each stage of the product development life cycle.
- Organize daily operational activities while initiating, executing, and closing complex NPI projects
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to achieve product goals
- Develop production tooling, budgets, forecasts, cost targets, and sourcing strategies to optimize lifecycle builds
- Analyze product structures and Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure manufacturing accuracy; leverage AI-driven predictive tools to optimize schedules
- Mitigate potential risks, troubleshoot operational challenges, and present regular progress updates to executive leadership
Skills
- Extensive background leading complex NPI build activities and managing full product lifecycles
- Advanced proficiency in operational risk mitigation, program strategy, and cross-functional leadership
- Strong analytical ability to evaluate BOM structures, manufacturing cost targets, and distribution strategies
- Practical AI Application literacy to streamline workflows, enhance forecasting accuracy, and monitor project performance
- Exceptional communication, executive stakeholder management, and collaborative problem-solving expertise
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in SAP enterprise software along with advanced MS Office skills
Requirements
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
- Minimum Experience: 5+ years of related work experience in operations program management
- Required Technical Skills: 5+ years of experience managing NPI processes and product lifecycle build activities
- 5+ years of experience managing product structures, BOM reviews, and manufacturing readiness
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional project teams across engineering, procurement, and operations
- Visa sponsorship not available for this position
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: EchoStar Benefits.
Pay
Salary Ranges Compensation: $97,500.00/Year - $130,000.00/Year; 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.