Senior Manager, National Field Operations

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
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development team is building and enhancing the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
The Senior Manager, National Field Operations is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall leadership of the National Field Operations Practice Team. This role drives alignment with national and market-level leaders and ensures that field engineering teams are equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and processes to deliver excellence across ORAN network deployments. The Manager will foster cross-functional collaboration, oversee complex projects, and maintain high operational standards to maximize network performance, reliability, and resilience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define the vision for field engineering, develop managers, and set clear performance goals
• Serve as the key liaison between field ops, NOC, development, and RAN leaders to drive continuous improvement
• Implement workflows, quality metrics, and safety protocols while optimizing ORAN network deployment and maintenance
• Lead major initiatives, ensuring projects stay on budget, on schedule, and meet quality standards
• Develop national strategies, standardize SOPs , and collaborate with IT to enhance field operations

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in telecommunications or field operations with at least 5 years in a direct people leadership role
• 4 year degree in a related discipline preferred

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record in managing geographically dispersed teams and large-scale network deployments
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on experience in project management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep understanding of ORAN technologies, field engineering methodologies, and industry regulatory standards
• Up to 50% Travel

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,110.00/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: DISH 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.