Program Manager - Viasat, Inc.

About us:

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’re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider.

 

You will plan and manage the development of state of the art technology. This includes defining the development program plans in the proposal phase, managing the engineering team responsible for development, supporting risk management, status and managing the activities and staff in accordance with the plan, and reporting of key financial data to the senior executive team. You will work directly with a diverse staff including business development, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance to manage the product development.

 

You will also support business development efforts by generating development plans and estimating development costs for proposals and R&D activities. Works on diverse issues and leads the coordination of activities for the teams.

The day-to-day:

In this role you will work on sophisticated phased array programs and be responsible for the program execution through leadership, planning, scheduling, financial reporting, and budgeting, and managing contract deliverables.  You will identify and mitigate risks and collaborate with program customers (internal and external). You will use your leadership, problem-solving, performance analysis and metrics experience to make trade decisions, apply formal program management techniques (i.e., EVMS) to achieve program and business area goals which are key for your success.

What you'll need:

• 8+ years of professional experience in Program Management or Program Direction.
• Proven experience with program: planning; monitoring and control; financial accounting; contracts; risk management; and earned value.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with leading and writing proposals, including proposal preparation, estimating, review of the technical response to bids, presentation materials, and reports.
• Experience leading the development of complex products for military applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• US citizenship required.

What will help you on the job:

• Active security clearance with SSBI/SCI highly preferred.
• Experience with government programs and products including government contract requirements, flow downs, and FARS/DFARS.
• Experience with developing phased array antennas.
• Master’s in Business Administration.
• Ability to perform first-order systems level analysis.

 

Viasat is located in the Tempe Arizona in the ASU Research Park. Arizona is a lovely winter haven and the golfing and resort Mecca of the Southwest. With a solid work force and an ever-expanding family-based community, The Phoenix metro area has arts, entertainment, all major league sports, and a growing electronics industry that continues to flourish.

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.