Job Information
DISH Network Agile Product Owner - Data Engineering in DENVER, Colorado
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data products to join our team. As an Agile Product Owner, you will be responsible for working directly with the business to develop the full backlog for an existing data products squad supporting a line of business, uncovering missing backlog items, and owning these items from start to completion. You will need to be willing to challenge and navigate around current processes that may be impeding communications between the business and data products squad. Your expertise in data products will enable you to effectively communicate with technical teams and stakeholders, drive the development of data-driven products that meet business needs, and ensure the agile squad is working on the correct priority items.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the business to develop a comprehensive backlog of data products requirements, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and business intelligence, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs
Develop and maintain product roadmaps, release plans, and iteration plans that align with business objectives and stakeholder needs
Communicate product plans, progress, and results to stakeholders, including executives, customers, and team members
Facilitate sprint planning, ensuring the agile squad is working on the correct priority items, and showcase demos to the business each iteration
Own backlog items from start to completion, creating and accepting stories, pushing issues to closure and managing risks as a project manager would
Use metrics and feedback to improve team and organization processes, best practices, performance, and delivery
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a product ownership role, with a focus on data products or analytics supporting business functions
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience working on/with an Agile team (XP, SCRUM etc.)
Experience working with multiple business stakeholders and planning product delivery
Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Jira
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Experience with cloud-based data solutions, such as Databricks, Tableau, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake
Certification in agile methodologies, such as CPO or CSPO
Strong understanding of development and delivering cloud native products as a service, virtualized deployments, containerization, DEV/OPS and CI/CD pipelines
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/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.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.