DISH Network L.L.C (Nasdaq: DISH), is the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television. As a TV entertainment provider, we are an industry pioneer and innovator known for driving technology to bring the best entertainment to millions. We believe that everything we do must begin and end with the customer experience.
DISH is an exciting place to work. We are a Fortune 200 Company with a workforce of 20,000 plus.We bring excitement and enjoyment to millions of people every day and we provide a better overall TV experience at more affordable prices than our competition.
Throughout our 30+ year history we have demonstrated our entrepreneurial spirit by achieving significant industry firsts. We were the first in our industry to offer high definition TV channels Free for Life, and we are the nation’s leader in HD programming with more than 200 national HD channels.We are the only pay-TV company to offer a true TV Everywhere solution; our Sling technology allows access to live television and DVR content from a computer or any mobile device.In addition, our recent acquisition of Blockbuster video stores only enhances our ability to provide subscribers with a richer entertainment experience at a great value.
At DISH Network, we are working to develop a Best In Class leadership development program.To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. The Leadership and Talent Management (L&TM) (organization at DISH Network has an opening for a Manager, Leadership Development. This position will be located in Englewood, CO (South Denver) and will report to the Leadership Development and Talent Management Leader.
The Leadership and Talent Management team is responsible for the design and delivery of DISH Network’s company-wide talent management initiatives and learning & development programs (e.g., the talent planning process, competency modeling, assessments, executive and high potential coaching, career development, leadership development, organizational surveys, on-boarding, leadership development workshops).In addition, we are responsible for the design and implementation of the hiring processes and initiatives across the organization, such as validation studies, benchmarking, on-going improvements, test development, etc.
The Manager, Leadership Development will be primarily responsible for program management of all aspects of DISH’s leadership development programs for high potential employees and leaders of all levels (front line supervisors to executives). The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that DISH leadership development programs contain cutting-edge, innovative, and high-impact development experiences that build the leadership pipeline and accelerate the readiness of emerging and current leaders. Critical to the success of this position will be the incumbent's ability to create/modify leadership programs to include an array of high impact development experiences, develop clear and feasible project plans, execute all aspects of these plans, and deliver exceptional results.
This position works with peers who support other aspects of talent management, such as employee on-boarding, employee development, hiring processes, etc.The incumbent will collaborate closely with other members of the team as well as training and development groups in other parts of the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and drive the delivery of all aspects (from content to logistics to execution to evaluation) of DISH Network’s best in class leadership development programs
Determine best approaches for delivering programs
Introduce new development activities to existing leadership programs to ensure a blended mix of development activities (e.g. action learning, peer coaching, mentoring, external speakers, 360° feedback)
Develop and document all relevant processes, supporting timelines, templates, tools, for leadership development programs and development activities
Facilitate workshops focused on leadership development
Establish key metrics for measuring the impact of the leadership development programs and processes
Manage SharePoint website used for delivering content to program participants
Develop a repository of external leadership development resources (e.g. executive coaches, development programs, external courses/curriculum, etc) that supplements our internal leadership development resources
7-10 years of work experience with solid career progression in the field of training and development, including experience in designing and delivering leadership development programs
Bachelor degree required. Masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (or similar program) is preferred
HR generalist and/or line management experience highly desirable
