Sr Program Manager - Aviation

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Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), LLC, an EchoStar Company, is a leading provider of satellite products and services that recently announced disruptive in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines. Hughes is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Manager - Aviation to join the aviation team. This position plays a pivotal role in leading critical programs in the aviation industry and is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and launch of solutions for Hughes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for, and manage, new and on-going programs which deliver new satellite connectivity systems to our customers
• Orchestrate product development, aircraft certification and product delivery to ensure all customer requirements are captured and managed within the scope of internal and third-party supplier teams
• Oversee linefit and retrofit programs to integrate connectivity systems seamlessly for installation during the aircraft production process or for post-delivery retrofit
• Lead the overall relationship with airline customers and airframe manufacturers through the development and launch phase of the product lifecycle
• Manage strong relationships with vendors, partners, and key stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Work with internal stakeholders to implement rigorous quality control processes to guarantee the reliability, performance, and safety of in-flight connectivity systems
• Identify potential risks in program execution and develop mitigation plans to drive risks to closure
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to establish best practices within the organization
• Anticipate and proactively address programmatic, technical, and implementation issues that arise during project development
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring cost control and resource allocation
• Develop and manage program schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of program milestones and products

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, business administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience managing phases of the aviation product lifecycle, including design, development, testing, certification, production, maintenance and support
• Prior experience managing STC projects with FAA or EASA
• Prior experience working with Airlines and OEMs and an understanding of their internal operations
• Prior experience with tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Excel, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint and other project management software and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, aerospace, business administration, or a related field
• Ability to influence a variety of stakeholders to establish concurrence
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Ability to influence a variety of stakeholders to establish concurrence

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

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.

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