Senior Program Manager, AI Enablement

Company SummaryEchoStar 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 SummaryOur 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 ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. The Senior Program Manager, AI Enablement solves operational bottlenecks in scaling artificial intelligence adoption across enterprise business units. This role addresses the challenge of aligning cross-functional teams—engineering, legal, product, and business—to accelerate pilot deployment while maintaining security standards. By establishing structured intake workflows, optimizing playbook governance, and guiding compliance reviews, the position eliminates friction in enterprise AI integration. Additionally, this role converts complex operational metrics into actionable executive reporting to drive strategic decision-making.What Success Looks Like (Objectives)Facilitate agile action teams of engineers, product managers, legal experts, and business stakeholders to execute defined AI milestonesOptimize and scale the enterprise AI implementation playbook to refine organizational workflows as the AI Office expandsManage the AI initiative intake queue to evaluate and prioritize project proposals against business goals and technical readinessDrive new AI pilot projects through InfoSec and Data Privacy review pipelines prior to deploymentMaintain executive-level dashboards that deliver clear status metrics, project timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadershipSkills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What You’ll Bring)AI literacy and practical understanding of how to evaluate, deploy, and scale enterprise AI solutionsDemonstrated expertise in cross-functional leadership, meeting facilitation, and consensus building among diverse technical and non-technical stakeholdersMastery of modern project management methodologies and workflow tracking systemsStrong data interpretation and executive presentation capabilities using data visualization toolsCritical experience steering complex projects through regulatory, information security, or data privacy review processesProven ability to track multi-faceted workflows, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability under tight schedulesAdditional QualificationsExperience working directly within corporate IT, software development, or fast-paced technology operationsMinimum RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, or a related fieldMinimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or scrum masteringRequired Technical Skills:Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet)Experience with dashboard and reporting software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)Visa sponsorship not available for this roleSalary RangesCompensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year BenefitsWe 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. 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