Strategic Program Manager - Corporate Development

Company Summary

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

The Corporate Development team is the strategic engine of the organization, responsible for identifying and executing opportunities that drive non-linear growth. We focus on long-term value creation through mergers, acquisitions, and transformative strategic partnerships. Our team sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, working closely with executive leadership to navigate complex market dynamics and position the company for sustainable competitive advantage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Corporate Development team is the strategic engine of the organization, responsible for identifying and executing opportunities that drive non-linear growth. We focus on long-term value creation through mergers, acquisitions, and transformative strategic partnerships. Our team sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, working closely with executive leadership to navigate complex market dynamics and position the company for sustainable competitive advantage.

Wh a t Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• P artner with senior leadership to define and refine partnership strategies that align with the company’s 3-5 year growth roadmap
• Lead the full lifecycle of strategic programs, from initial market scanning and due diligence to deal negotiation and post-signing integration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, fostering high-level relationships while ensuring internal stakeholders remain aligned on objectives
• Support the Department of Innovation through weekly team meetings, individual initiatives and preparation and facilitation of monthly meetings with leadership
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of programs and partnerships, providing regular reporting to the executive suite
• Act as the "connective tissue" between Legal, Finance, Product, and Sales to ensure seamless implementation of corporate initiatives

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Strong understanding of business models, valuation basics, and P&L management
• Exceptional ability to persuade and negotiate with both internal executives and external partners
• The ability to see "around the corner" to identify market trends and potential risks before they materialize
• Elite verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable executive summaries
• An insatiable desire to learn about disruptive technologies and ideas that will alter the future of the industries that EchoStar works within

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum Experience: 6–10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or Strategic Partnerships
• Required Technical Skills:
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or high-value corporate deals
• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity is the norm
• Ability to travel as needed for partner meetings and industry events

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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: 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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement , Pay Transparency , EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )

The Corporate Development team is the strategic engine of the organization, responsible for identifying and executing opportunities that drive non-linear growth. We focus on long-term value creation through mergers, acquisitions, and transformative strategic partnerships. Our team sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, working closely with executive leadership to navigate complex market dynamics and position the company for sustainable competitive advantage.

Wh a t Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• P artner with senior leadership to define and refine partnership strategies that align with the company's 3-5 year growth roadmap
• Lead the full lifecycle of strategic programs, from initial market scanning and due diligence to deal negotiation and post-signing integration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, fostering high-level relationships while ensuring internal stakeholders remain aligned on objectives
• Support the Department of Innovation through weekly team meetings, individual initiatives and preparation and facilitation of monthly meetings with leadership
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of programs and partnerships, providing regular reporting to the executive suite
• Act as the "connective tissue" between Legal, Finance, Product, and Sales to ensure seamless implementation of corporate initiatives

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

• Strong understanding of business models, valuation basics, and P&L management
• Exceptional ability to persuade and negotiate with both internal executives and external partners
• The ability to see "around the corner" to identify market trends and potential risks before they materialize
• Elite verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable executive summaries
• An insatiable desire to learn about disruptive technologies and ideas that will alter the future of the industries that EchoStar works within

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum Experience: 6-10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or Strategic Partnerships
• Required Technical Skills:
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or high-value corporate deals
• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity is the norm
• Ability to travel as needed for partner meetings and industry events

Visa sponsorship not available for this role