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EchoStar Corporation · 22 hours ago

Senior Wireless IT Release Manager

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $138K/yr

2+ years exp

EchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity through various services including satellite television and mobile plans. The Senior Wireless IT Release Manager is responsible for planning and executing software releases within the IT department, primarily using Agile methodologies, and collaborating with development teams and stakeholders to ensure timely deployment of software.

HardwareSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Josh Zimmerman

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software releases using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid), ensuring alignment with business objectives

Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define release scope, goals, deliverables, and communication strategies

Develop and maintain release plans and timelines, tracking progress, managing dependencies, and reporting status using Agile project management tools

Identify, monitor, and escalate release risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution of defects before deployment

Coordinate cross-functional teams—including development, testing, and infrastructure—to enable successful, high-quality releases

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize Agile release processes, support zero-defect implementations, and maintain high platform uptime while managing customer expectations

Qualification

Agile methodologiesRelease ManagementAtlassian JiraSDLCCommunication skillsConsensus-building skillsNegotiation skillsFacilitation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

2-4 years of Release Management experience, preferably in software delivery using an Agile or hybrid Agile methodology

Working knowledge of IT systems, Agile methodologies, SDLC, and formal release management principles, processes, and tools

Proficient in using Agile project management and tracking tools, including Atlassian Jira, for release planning, tracking, and defect management

Communicate effectively with IT management, development, testing, and infrastructure teams, translating business strategy into technical requirements

Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills with the ability to consult and influence customers at a business level

Excellent written and presentation skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities, capable of working with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels

Equally adept in leading or participating on teams, applying both theoretical and practical release management knowledge to ensure successful delivery

Benefits

Versatile health perks

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

A 401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Career opportunities

Flexible time away plan

Company

EchoStar Corporation

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EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands.

Founded in 1980

Englewood, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees