Logistics Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

As a Logistics Program Manager at Viasat, you are responsible for coordinating and integrating all facets of product sustainment support activities. You will work in a dynamic environment in executing current contract scope and interfacing cross-functionally with other service teams, internal customers, Program Management, Contracts, Finance, suppliers and external customers. You will be responsible for planning and implementing support strategies that coordinate across all facets of Support Services, including the Network Operations Center, Logistics Engineering, Reliability, and across multiple Viasat locations. You will utilize your leadership ability to develop and refine product support strategies, improve processes, and work with suppliers to execute contract scope. You will utilize your logistics experience to implement depot repair strategies, conduct sparing analyses, manage supply support, and support product end-of-life activities.

Requirements

US Citizen
10+ years of experience managing sustainment support and After Market Services scope activities for DoD customers
Demonstrated Repair Management, Sustainment Support, Integrated Logistics Support, or Logistics Program Management activities
Strong leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
Strong Program Management and customer interface skills
Experience in organizing, developing, and leading cross-functional teams
Experience presenting / interfacing with senior-level executives on routine business situations (Program Management Reviews)
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Excell, Tableau, Power BI skills
Experience collaborating with customer service, product support, field service, test engineering, and reliability engineering
Experience supporting proposals, statements of work, basis of estimates, and other contracts and agreement documents.
Experience with the DoD acquisition process and establishing sustainment contracts
Experience establishing sustainment contracts with international customers desired
Experience working on Program of Record programs in support of Program Management Office activities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Ability to obtain a US Secrete Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Performance Based Logistics (PBL) experience desired
Experience with Oracle, SAP, other ERP/MRP systems, Salesforce, Tableau, or Service Now.
Active DOD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead for all business area sustainment activities
Manage the cross functional Aftermarket Services Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Interface with suppliers to manage existing and establish alternate sources of supply, including establishment of contractual terms (SOW / PSA)
Accountable for Aftermarket financial performance
Develop and execute business development plans in support of financial forecasts
Facilitating communication between Programs and Operations, including the introduction of new products and upgrades
Develop Product Support Plans and sustainment program strategies
Manage supply support activities, including service parts logistics and spares management
Manage product End of Life activities
Support internal and customer facing program reviews and sustainment meetings