One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
We are seeking a Program Manager to lead programs for military and government applications. In this role you will direct the development and delivery phase of programs from inception through completion. The successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of engineering teams (system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, integration and test), managing schedule and performance risk, meeting commitments and anticipating and circumventing problems. In addition, you will be developing customer relationships and working effectively with functional areas within the company. You will be leading, directing and motivating cross-discipline teams across multiple organizations and geographic sites.
The day-to-day
- Integrating cutting-edge software features
- Automating interactions with modem software to support continuous deployment to production users
What you'll need
- 10+ years of experience in Program Management as described above
- Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables
- Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions
- Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close
- Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers
- Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability
- At least 5 years’ experience in leading technical teams
- Organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization
- Knowledge of EVMS practices
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Travel up to 25%
- US Government Programs, US citizenship required with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
What will help you on the job
- Experience with space hardware development programs
- Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices such as PMP
- Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking
- Experience with leading and writing Government proposals.
- Experience developing Space-borne hardware platforms.
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Salary range
$156,700.00 - $272,700.00 / annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
