Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware

EchoStar; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 166,500 - 203,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health perks

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible time-away plan

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a Director of Product Strategy and Development to lead the hardware product strategy and oversee the device portfolio. The role requires significant experience in product development, especially within the wireless telecom industry. Key responsibilities include mentoring teams, overseeing product lifecycles, and collaborating with departments to ensure successful market penetration. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of launching successful hardware products.

Qualifications

• Long history in product development and management with a track record in hardware.
• Extensive experience in the wireless telecom industry.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate high-performing teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hardware product strategy aligning with market demands.
• Lead and mentor product development teams.
• Oversee the device portfolio lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Identify emerging trends in the wireless telecom industry.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product development.
• Manage relationships with key external partners.
• Define and track KPIs for product success.

Skills

Product development and management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Master's degree

Job description

Company Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will report directly to the VP of Wireless Product for Boost Mobile / Echostar and will be instrumental in shaping the future of our hardware offerings. The successful candidate will lead teams focused on device portfolio and product management, driving innovation and strategic growth within the wireless telecom space.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall hardware product strategy, aligning with the company's long-term goals and market demands, with a focus on product categories such as smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Lead and mentor product development and product management teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee the entire device portfolio lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post‑launch analysis, across smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Identify emerging trends and technologies in the wireless telecom industry to inform product roadmap decisions for these specific categories.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and successful market penetration of smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT devices.
• Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, regularly reporting on progress and making data‑driven adjustments to strategy.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• A long and demonstrated history in product development and management, with a proven track record of bringing successful hardware products to market.
• Extensive experience, preferably within the wireless telecom industry, with a deep understanding of device ecosystems and market dynamics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $185,000.00 per 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

EchoStar is 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 sincerely held religious beliefs that do not pose an undue hardship and are otherwise within applicable law.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. Candidates may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from application documents before submission and throughout the application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company or is otherwise required by law. For accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].