Job Description

Job Description

DISH Wireless is building a next-gen 5G network to disrupt the wireless industry and fuel innovation in transportation, health care, education, sustainability, city management, and agriculture.

We're driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win - and we're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve. Join us as we embark on our greatest adventure of all.

Opportunity is here. We are DISH Wireless.

DISH Wireless is seeking a Vendor Manager - MLA and Asset Partners for our nationwide 5G wireless network deployment. The Vendor Manager - Asset Partners will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with strategic real estate asset providers. This position will work closely with our headquarters leadership team and market deployment teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the master lease agreements, associated processes, rates, etc This role will require some travel.

Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:

* Serve as a subject matter expert to the leadership team on all things related to DISH's master lease agreements and large asset provider portfolios
* Support master lease negotiations and act as primary headquarters point of contact for strategic asset providers and our market deployment teams
* Establish and track performance KPI's for all strategic asset partners
* Develop communication plans for strategic asset partners and our market deployment teams to ensure all stakeholders are aware of current processes and standards associated with our asset partners
* Provide training and guidance to stakeholders and support market teams if/when disputes arise with our asset partners in the markets
* Establish and maintain recurring portfolio reviews with asset partners to ensure our market deployment teams have access to current structure information at all times
* Communicate status and issues at various levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner
* Anticipate tactical challenges and develop contingency plans for controlling costs and maintaining market deployment schedules
* Establish strong rapport with stakeholders across the headquarters organization and our field deployment teams to understand needs and provide support in a timely manner
* Support the establishment of systems, process, and tools, inclusive of the creation of a national database to facilitate communication plans, performance management, etc.

The successful Vendor Manager - MLA and Asset Partners will have:

* BA/BS degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 8-10 years or more of telecom industry experience required
* Previous experience with successful management of macro site builds in a greenfield environment preferred
* Demonstrated expertise with master lease agreements & tier 1 tower companies
* Previous experience managing vendor/partner relationships
* Knowledge of site development processes from candidate selection thru leasing, zoning & permitting, to construction, installation & testing, and project closeout
* Previous experience with budget management
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation: $100,000.00/Yr. - $130,000.00/Yr.

From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.