Sr IT Manager
Company: Hughes Network Systems
Location: Germantown
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood,
Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a
pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network
Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more
information, visit . Follow on Twitter.
Echostar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr IT Manager. This
position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administrative server group responsible for the
day-to-day support, maintenance, architecture, and deployment of
Microsoft based products for the performance of Corporate-wide
business and engineering functions.
- Work of Microsoft Server administrators, comprised of entry and
journey level professionals; and provide strategic direction to the
overall Microsoft architecture of Corporate deployed systems for
all Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, Engineering, and IT Security
functions utilizing Microsoft products in their respective daily
activities.
- Performs responsible professional, highly technical and
managerial duties with responsibility for architecting,
implementing, and maintaining the Corporate Microsoft
products.
- Ability to effectively supervise a staff comprised of entry and
journey level professionals engaged in carrying out day-to-day
departmental functions; ability to plan, organize, direct, and
appraise the work of assigned personnel.
- Assists in the IT Core Services establishment of policies,
procedures, and other business management documentation utilized at
the department and corporate levels.
- Responsible for the selection, placement, promotion, training,
development, discipline, safety, and appraisal of assigned
employees.
- Receives, prioritizes, and responds to staff, end user and
department requests for troubleshooting, maintenance, and
resolution to requests for support concerning major and integrated
systems of the assigned functional areas.
- Provides project management input and leadership for the major
systems installations, upgrades, and modifications; may require
management of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence
to critical paths and project goals. Knowledge of project
management skills.
- Provides advisement and consultation with management regarding
the overall architectural vision of the assigned systems, problem
anticipation, and problem solving on an enterprise level.
Participates in the development and implementation of IT strategic
planning.
- Assists in the development of complex Requests for Proposals,
Quotes, Information (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for IT projects and systems,
detailing specifications, minimum standards, desired outcomes, and
project timelines where applicable.
- Ability to evaluate operational performance and implement
changes.
- Assists in the development and management of IT Expense and
Capital budgets.
- Skilled in interpersonal, leadership, planning, management, and
communications to include team building, and motivational skills;
ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in
presentations.
- Implement a process to produce monthly KPI's for the services
provided to customers
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer
Technology, Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of progressive management of IT technical
teams/groups
- Previous experience managing a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud certifications on Azure or GCP
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on
company performance.
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive
benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the
ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you
and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support
and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package
covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance
and more!
- Financial : 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match;
employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life
insurance, AD&D and disability
- Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays,
health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities
(locations may vary)
- Employee Incentives : Tuition reimbursement, employee referral
program, year round employee events and community programs,
discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
- Health : Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn
employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and
Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected
veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local,
state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and
maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for
certain positions. EEO is the law.
Keywords: Hughes Network Systems, Germantown , Sr IT Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Germantown, Maryland
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