EchoStar
Program Manager - Aviation (IFEC)
EchoStar, Lisle, Illinois, United States, 60532
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com . Follow @EchoStar (https://twitter.com/echostar) on Twitter.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
EchoStar
has an exciting opportunity for a
Program Manager - Aviation
specific to the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity space in our Hughes Aero division. This role will lead the development, launch, and service delivery phases of large aviation programs. It will cross-functional teams to deliver and manage major accounts, drive growth across the aviation business, and support Hughes’ customers throughout the contract lifecycle. This position can be located in either
Germantown, MD
or
Chicago, IL.
If developing cutting-edge products and services is of interest to you, Hughes is a great place to enhance your career. Launch your new career at Hughes and seize the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and exceed your potential.
Responsibilities:
Manage overall relationship with airline customers, airframe manufacturers, and major accounts throughout the contract lifecycle.
Build customer intimacy and deliver flawless customer service by maintaining crisp communication, driving issue resolution, and conducting regular check-ins.
Be the customer champion, and ensure all customer requirements are captured and managed within the scope of internal and third-party supplier teams.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to establish best practices within the organization.
Lead program review meetings, coordination meetings, and workshops with customers, airframe manufacturers, and partners.
Work with supply chain to ensure smooth, on-time production deliveries to customers.
Work with MROs and customer organizations to ensure smooth installation of delivered products.
Ensure Hughes delivers against all committed SLAs. Work with quality, engineering, supplier organizations and customer stakeholders to oversee solution performance and reliability.
Participate in regular status reviews with Hughes senior management and customers to ensure successful implementation and timely resolution of service issues
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
10+ years of related work experience.
This position requires occasional travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of all phases of the aviation product lifecycle, including design, development, testing, certification, production, maintenance and support.
Experience working at an in-flight entertainment or in-flight connectivity services provider.
Experience working with the FAA or other aerospace regulatory bodies is a plus.
Ability to influence a variety of stakeholders to establish concurrence.
Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with different levels of the customer and internal organization.
Ability to synthesize multiple requirements and create smart, cogent solutions to complex problems
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $146,000.00
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial
:
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
Work-Life Balance
:
Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
Employee Incentives
: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
Health
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.
At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
EchoStar
has an exciting opportunity for a
Program Manager - Aviation
specific to the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity space in our Hughes Aero division. This role will lead the development, launch, and service delivery phases of large aviation programs. It will cross-functional teams to deliver and manage major accounts, drive growth across the aviation business, and support Hughes’ customers throughout the contract lifecycle. This position can be located in either
Germantown, MD
or
Chicago, IL.
If developing cutting-edge products and services is of interest to you, Hughes is a great place to enhance your career. Launch your new career at Hughes and seize the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and exceed your potential.
Responsibilities:
Manage overall relationship with airline customers, airframe manufacturers, and major accounts throughout the contract lifecycle.
Build customer intimacy and deliver flawless customer service by maintaining crisp communication, driving issue resolution, and conducting regular check-ins.
Be the customer champion, and ensure all customer requirements are captured and managed within the scope of internal and third-party supplier teams.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to establish best practices within the organization.
Lead program review meetings, coordination meetings, and workshops with customers, airframe manufacturers, and partners.
Work with supply chain to ensure smooth, on-time production deliveries to customers.
Work with MROs and customer organizations to ensure smooth installation of delivered products.
Ensure Hughes delivers against all committed SLAs. Work with quality, engineering, supplier organizations and customer stakeholders to oversee solution performance and reliability.
Participate in regular status reviews with Hughes senior management and customers to ensure successful implementation and timely resolution of service issues
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
10+ years of related work experience.
This position requires occasional travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of all phases of the aviation product lifecycle, including design, development, testing, certification, production, maintenance and support.
Experience working at an in-flight entertainment or in-flight connectivity services provider.
Experience working with the FAA or other aerospace regulatory bodies is a plus.
Ability to influence a variety of stakeholders to establish concurrence.
Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with different levels of the customer and internal organization.
Ability to synthesize multiple requirements and create smart, cogent solutions to complex problems
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
#LI-LT1
#H
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $146,000.00
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial
:
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
Work-Life Balance
:
Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
Employee Incentives
: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
Health
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.
At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!