Manager, Program Management

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

DISH, an EchoStar company, is seeking an experienced Manager of People Program & Project Management to lead and oversee project and change management strategies for HR launches, program enhancements, and ongoing deployments. This leadership role will drive prioritized initiatives across the organization, acting as a strategic partner to HR and business leadership. The manager will lead cross-functional efforts within DISH to define project objectives, establish governance, oversee resource alignment, and manage overall portfolio timelines and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master's or PMP preferred).
6+ years of progressive project/program management experience, including formal or informal team leadership and matrix management.
Proven track record leading complex, multi-functional HR programs within a global or enterprise environment.
Expert stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to negotiate priorities with executive leadership.
Proven ability to design and oversee change adoption strategies, enterprise communication plans, and training frameworks.
Polished executive presence with strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex strategy to senior leadership.
Experience architecting complex workflows and coordinating cross-functional delivery teams against aggressive milestones.
Ability to leverage retrospectives, workforce analytics, and feedback loops to drive proactive HR portfolio planning.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, ensuring cross-program alignment, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery across major People initiatives.
Establish decision-making frameworks to ensure appropriate executive and cross-functional stakeholder engagement at every phase of the project lifecycle.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment, leverage organizational expertise, and drive accountability across team leads and delivery partners to achieve strategic business goals.
Establish standardized project management processes, tracking mechanisms, meeting cadences, and executive status reporting to ensure operational excellence.
Partner with Workforce Strategy to oversee post-project evaluations, analyze program feedback, and integrate lessons learned into future organizational strategy.
Oversee and prioritize ad-hoc executive initiatives and high-impact HR projects as organizational needs evolve.