Employee Insights Program Manager

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Employee Insights Program Manager will lead EchoStar’s enterprise-wide assessment and survey strategy, shaping how the company measures employee potential, job fit, and engagement. The role bridges behavioral science and business operations to ensure assessment and survey tools are ethical, valid, and actionable. As a member of the Talent Development team, this position partners on hiring processes, succession planning, and high-potential identification so talent decisions are supported by data. The position owns the design and management of selection and development assessments and the full employee voice strategy, including survey technology, survey-item design, and engagement and pulse-survey cadence. It advises HR and business leaders on the ethical and effective use of assessment data, helps leaders interpret survey results and plan meaningful actions, and integrates assessment data into hiring, leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential programs. The role also monitors industrial-organizational psychology research, industry trends, and vendors. A master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field is highly preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of HR experience, preferably in Talent Development, and HR program or project management experience in a complex, multifunctional, global environment. The role requires assessment-program experience, survey-methodology and psychometrics knowledge, consultative communication with senior leaders, program ownership, and knowledge of testing ethics and compliance. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person, on-site interview. Compensation is $83,950–$119,900 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of HR experience; Talent Development experience is preferred.
HR program or project management experience in a complex, multifunctional, and global environment.
A track record of building and implementing selection assessment processes and assessment-embedded development programs.
Deep understanding of survey methodology, psychometrics, and the employee experience ecosystem.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, persuasive insights for non-technical senior leaders.
Ability to take ownership of program success, ethics, and return on investment.
Deep knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations of testing, including EEOC guidelines, adverse-impact analysis, and data privacy.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person, on-site interview.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field is highly preferred.
HR experience in Talent Development.

Responsibilities

Design, launch, and manage a comprehensive selection and development assessment program, choosing tools suited to identifying talent and supporting leadership growth.
Own the employee voice strategy lifecycle, including selecting technology platforms, designing scientifically sound survey items, and setting engagement and pulse-survey cadence.
Develop training and resources to help HR and business leaders understand assessment data and use results ethically and effectively in talent decisions.
Help executives and managers interpret survey results and facilitate action-planning sessions that drive organizational change.
Partner with Talent Development colleagues to integrate assessment data into hiring, leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential programs.
Monitor industry trends, emerging industrial-organizational psychology research, and vendors to keep programs current and competitive.