Talent Development Program Manager - Career Development & ERG Strategy

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
In Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive DISH's creative ambition. From recognizing and fostering the development of our company's talent to navigating an ever-changing business landscape, our HR team drives positive change
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a strategic and proactive Talent Development Program Manager to lead our enterprise-wide initiatives for career development and inclusion. This role is a critical driver of our talent strategy, focusing on defining our career development philosophy and providing strategic leadership for our Employee Resource Group (ERG) network. The ideal candidate is a self-directed leader who can design intuitive, business-relevant solutions that foster a culture of continuous learning and internal mobility.
While centered on career development and ERGs, this role provides broad exposure to the full talent lifecycle, involving you in performance management, succession planning, and high-potential development to ensure a cohesive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Career Development & Internal Mobility Strategy
  • Philosophy & Frameworks: Define and champion the organization's career development philosophy, creating frameworks that empower employees to own their professional growth
  • Internal Mobility: Design and implement innovative internal mobility solutions to facilitate talent movement across the global organization
  • Career Conversations: Develop tools and processes that enable high-quality career conversations between managers and employees, fostering long-term engagement and growth
  • Continuous Learning: Promote a culture of continuous learning by connecting development initiatives to clear career pathing
• ERG Strategic Leadership & Governance
  
  • Network Strategy: Provide strategic guidance and structure for the Employee Resource Group (ERG) network to maximize its impact on inclusion and business objectives
  • Operational Support: Support ERG leaders in aligning their initiatives with broader talent development and development goals
• Integrated Talent Initiatives
  • Strategic Exposure: Participate in and contribute to the end-to-end execution of core talent initiatives
  • Succession Integration: Collaborate on talent review and succession planning processes to ensure internal career paths support a robust leadership pipeline
  • Engagement Alignment: Partner with HR leaders to ensure career and ERG programs drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Required Skills & Experience

• Career Development Expertise: Proven experience in designing career pathing, internal mobility programs, and employee development frameworks
• Inclusion Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide strategic governance and support for Employee Resource Groups or similar inclusion-focused networks
• UX-Focused Design: A commitment to creating talent processes that are simple, intuitive, and valuable for both managers and employees
• Strategic Alignment: The ability to "connect the dots" between career growth, performance, and succession planning to achieve organizational results
• Executive Influence: Outstanding storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to influence executive decisions and present complex talent strategies
• Measurement & ROI: Ability to define and communicate the business outcomes of talent programs, such as increased internal hire rates and improved retention

Other Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR experience , with a strong preference for backgrounds in Talent Development
• Program Management Excellence: Experience managing complex projects in a multi-functional and global environment
• Self-Directed: Highly autonomous and able to drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/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. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as 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. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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