Manager, IT Security Program Management

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Career opportunities

Flexible time away plan

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a senior Technical Program Management leader to oversee enterprise security programs and core infrastructure delivery. The role focuses on mentoring a team of program managers, aligning cross‑functional engineering units, and driving proactive risk management and governance.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in program management with IT/security, familiarity with NIST standards, AWS or public cloud, and strong executive communication skills to manage vendor relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP or PgMP certification, or an advanced technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program managers to achieve departmental OKRs and operational excellence.
• Direct the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise security programs across core infrastructure systems within budget, scope, and schedule.
• Establish governance frameworks, executive reporting, and risk mitigation workflows to eliminate roadblocks.
• Coordinate cross‑functional engineering units, vendor partners, and project leads through milestones with transparent communication.
• Champion AI‑first workflows and automation tools to improve tracking and resource allocation.
• Align software engineering, infrastructure teams, and executives on security architectures and delivery roadmaps.

Skills

People leadership

IT security programs

NIST security standards

Executive communication

AI automation adoption

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

PMP or PgMP or advanced technical degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

GSuite

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.

This role resolves cross‑functional delivery bottlenecks and operational friction by mentoring, aligning, and empowering a high‑performing technical program management team. The position eliminates execution misalignments between technical engineering units and business executives through collaborative leadership, disciplined governance, and clear accountability structures. Additionally, the role mitigates enterprise risk and vendor underperformance by coaching team members on proactive dependency management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program managers to achieve departmental OKRs and sustain operational excellence.
• Direct the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise security programs across core infrastructure systems while maintaining accountability to budget, scope, and schedule commitments.
• Establish standard program governance frameworks, executive reporting structures, and proactive risk mitigation workflows to eliminate delivery roadblocks.
• Guide cross‑functional engineering units, external vendor partners, and project leads through critical delivery milestones with transparent communication.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑first workflows and automation tools to increase team tracking precision and optimize resource allocation.
• Align software engineering, infrastructure teams, and executive stakeholders on security architectures, delivery commitments, and strategic roadmaps.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What You'll Bring)

• Proven people leadership skills to coach technical program managers, build team accountability, and guide career progression.
• Critical experience directing large‑scale IT security programs and enterprise infrastructure deployments within complex environments.
• Functional expertise in NIST security standards, cybersecurity risk management frameworks, and modern SDLC or Agile methodologies.
• Advanced diplomatic, negotiation, and executive communication abilities to evaluate complex SOWs/RFPs, resolve organizational conflict, and align non‑technical leaders.
• AI Application capabilities to direct team adoption of automation tools for program monitoring, data synthesis, and operational decision‑making.
• Strategic decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities to assess program health, guide teams through technical changes, and protect business priorities.

Additional Qualifications

• PMP or PgMP certification, or an advanced technical degree
• Technical familiarity with AWS or public cloud architectures, data networking, and wireless systems
• Experience utilizing enterprise security monitoring tools and threat platforms

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: 6 years of experience in program management, with at least 5 years focused in IT and IT security, including experience leading or managing delivery teams
• Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:
  • NIST security standards and cybersecurity risk management frameworks
  • Enterprise IT infrastructure program management
  • Vendor management, contract negotiation, RFPs, and SOW execution
  • Agile and SDLC methodologies
  • Program governance tools (e.g., MS Project, Visio, GSuite)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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] 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)