Data Product Owner I

EchoStar; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Flexible time away plan

Job summary

EchoStar Corporation is seeking an IT Product Owner I in Colorado to bridge product roadmaps with day-to-day execution within an Agile team. You will collaborate with cross-functional resources to prioritize and clarify requirements, aligning API and data dependencies with business goals.

You will help maintain velocity, support acceptance testing, and coordinate deployments, leveraging AI tools to improve user stories and documentation, with a focus on delivering value for EchoStar's satellite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g., Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance).
• 1+ years of experience in a role bridging product roadmaps and execution.
• Foundational understanding of Agile processes and methodologies (Scrum/Lean).
• Basic familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment.
• Bridge product roadmaps and day-to-day execution in an Agile setting.
• Identify dependencies across APIs and data services to support cohesive development.
• Track team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity and iteration retrospectives.
• Coordinate with security, data architecture, and compliance teams for impact analysis on new requirements.
• Assist in acceptance testing and coordinate deployments to ensure new features meet standards.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline user story creation and documentation.

Skills

Agile fundamentals

APIs basics

SQL basics

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Communication

AI tools

IT networking

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

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

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, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

You will support the challenge of aligning technical development with business value by working within a cross-functional team in a collaborative Agile environment. As an IT Product Owner I, you will assist in bridging the gap between product roadmaps and day-to-day execution data systems and basic network dependencies are prioritized to meet customer needs. Your mission is to help maintain team velocity and ensure that delivered features meet defined business and technical standards.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products that align with strategic business requirements and provide operational value
• Assist in translating the product vision into a prioritized backlog of detailed user stories and clear acceptance criteria
• Identify and document basic system dependencies across APIs and data services to support cohesive product development
• Track and report team performance and delivery using Agile metrics, including velocity, capacity, and iteration retrospectives
• Assist in coordinating with specialized IT teams, such as Security, Data Architecture, and Compliance, to perform impact analysis for new requirements
• Support the execution of acceptance testing and help coordinate production deployments to ensure new features meet functional standards
• Utilize AI-driven productivity tools to streamline the creation of user stories and assist in generating technical documentation

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Foundational understanding of Agile methodologies, with the ability to participate in iteration planning and grooming sessions
• Basic technical understanding of APIs, system dependencies, and relational database management concepts
• Developing analytical skills for performing basic technical and functional impact analysis on system requirements
• Good communication and organizational skills used to support cross-functional resources and work with stakeholders in a distributed environment
• Aptitude for learning and troubleshooting basic IT networking and data processes
• Interest in an AI Innovation mindset, learning to apply emerging AI tools to enhance requirement elicitation and product documentation
• Exposure to or participation in the lifecycle of IT products or software development processes

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with Jira and ServiceNow for backlog tracking and operations

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g., Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance)
• 1+ years of experience as an Associate Product Owner, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or an equivalent technical support/coordination role
• Foundational understanding of Agile processes and methodologies (Scrum/Lean)
• Basic familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/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 [e-mail] 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.

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