Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware

Company Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Strategy and Development, Hardware to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will report directly to the VP of Wireless Product for Boost Mobile / Echostar and will be instrumental in shaping the future of our hardware offerings. The successful candidate will lead teams focused on device portfolio and product management, driving innovation and strategic growth within the wireless telecom space.

• Develop and execute the overall hardware product strategy, aligning with the company's long-term goals and market demands, with a focus on product categories such as smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Lead and mentor product development and product management teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee the entire device portfolio lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post‑launch analysis, across smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT.
• Identify emerging trends and technologies in the wireless telecom industry to inform product roadmap decisions for these specific categories.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and successful market penetration of smartphones, modules, and consumer IoT devices.
• Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, regularly reporting on progress and making data‑driven adjustments to strategy.

• A long and demonstrated history in product development and management, with a proven track record of bringing successful hardware products to market.
• Extensive experience, preferably within the wireless telecom industry, with a deep understanding of device ecosystems and market dynamics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field;
  Master's degree preferred.

Compensation: $ per year

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.

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.

Echo Star is 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. Echo Star will accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs that do not pose an undue hardship and are otherwise within applicable law.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. Candidates may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from application documents before submission and throughout the application process.

Echo Star will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company or is otherwise required by law. For accommodation requests, contact