Program Manager I - Vendor Management

Posted 3 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Englewood, CO, USA
In-Office
63K-90K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
Welcome to EchoStar
The Role
Manages payment-processing vendor relationships, access and contact records, incidents, and cross-functional billing projects. Leads operational AI tool integrations, evaluates business opportunities, reports project updates to executives, and coordinates with technical teams to implement billing functionality. The role requires payment operations knowledge, project and release management, data analysis, spreadsheet expertise, and strong communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line. Our Billing & Credit team works behind the scenes, dedicated to ensuring a seamless experience for millions of customers across all our brands while efficiently addressing any billing concerns.


Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

 

The DISH Payment Operations team requires a dedicated professional to manage key partner relationships and drive cross-functional projects. The chosen candidate oversees vendor management functions, acts as the primary point of contact for payment processing partners, and manages system incidents to ensure operational alignment. Additionally, this role leads critical Billing and Credit Payments project management initiatives, including the strategic integration of artificial intelligence tools to optimize business processes.

 

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
  • Own vendor management functions for Payment Operations to streamline user access, contact list maintenance, and agenda planning
  • Act as the primary point of contact for payment processing partners to build strategic relationships and drive enterprise goals
  • Support incident management for payment-related issues to drive rapid resolution with internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead project management initiatives for the Billing and Credit organization, focusing heavily on the integration of operational AI tools
  • Evaluate business opportunities and deliver routine project updates to executive leadership to align with departmental needs
  • Influence cross-functional teams and technical departments to ensure successful implementation of new billing functionalities

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision while driving toward operational goals
  • Professional expertise in vendor management and strategic relationship building within payment processing ecosystems
  • Strong skills in project management and release management to execute complex operational workflows
  • Proficiency in AI application and literacy, specifically utilizing tools like Gemini, NotebookLM, and Google Workspace Studio to optimize workflows
  • Advanced data interpretation skills using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to analyze metrics, build pivot tables, and establish facts
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully work alongside front-end developers, API architects, and executive leadership

 

Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience working in or with payment gateways and card payment acceptance processes
  • Familiarity with creating advanced Excel functions such as SUMIF, VLOOKUP, and exposure to Macros

 

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent
  • 1 year of related experience in payment operations, project management, or vendor relations
  • Must have at least 1 year of experience with:
    • Microsoft Office Applications and Google Suite
    • Managing technical projects or platform vendor relationships
    • Data analysis and operational metric interpretation

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this position


Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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 contact [email protected] 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)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or an equivalent field
  • At least 1 year of related experience in payment operations, project management, or vendor relations
  • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace
  • At least 1 year of experience managing technical projects or platform vendor relationships
  • At least 1 year of experience with data analysis and operational metric interpretation
  • Professional expertise in vendor management and strategic relationship building within payment processing ecosystems
  • Strong project management and release management skills
  • Proficiency in AI application and literacy, including Gemini, NotebookLM, and Google Workspace Studio
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills, including metric analysis and pivot tables
  • Experience working in or with payment gateways and card payment acceptance processes
  • Experience creating advanced Excel functions such as SUMIF and VLOOKUP, with exposure to Macros
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional influence skills
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview

What the Team is Saying

Lynea
James
Ashante
Ali
Whitney
William
Seth
Mac
Katie Flynn

EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing is highlighted, creating clear avenues for long‑term savings. These programs are repeatedly presented as core strengths of the package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Program offers a 15% discount on company stock, providing an accessible path to ownership. This feature stands out as a meaningful financial perk alongside retirement benefits.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Employees can access five free counseling sessions per year and sizable product discounts on DISH TV, Sling TV, and Boost Mobile. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year and internal mobility programs further enhance overall lifestyle value.

EchoStar Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Englewood, CO
14,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

EchoStar Offices

OnSite Workspace

All team members are in person at one of our locations across the globe. We proudly call Colorado home with several corporate offices in the Denver-Metro area and 4,000+ team members in the Denver-Metro area.

Typical time on-site: None
Company Office Image
HQCorporate Headquarters - Meridian
Company Office Image
DISH Network Technologies
Centennial, US
Cheyenne, US
Company Office Image
Downtown Denver Office - DGC
Company Office Image
EchoStar & Hughes
Company Office Image
Hyderabad Office
Company Office Image
Wireless Headquarters - Riverfront
Company Office Image
DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Learn more

Similar Jobs

EchoStar Logo EchoStar

Content Acquisition Lead

Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
14500 Employees
72K-103K Annually

EchoStar Logo EchoStar

Gateway Maintenance

Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
14500 Employees
98K-130K Annually

EchoStar Logo EchoStar

Tech Support Analyst - Dish TV

Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
14500 Employees
63K-83K Annually

EchoStar Logo EchoStar

Senior Business Analyst

Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
14500 Employees
84K-120K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account