Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

Viasat, Inc.•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) is seeking an experienced program manager to join the leadership team of our growing high-assurance encryption business. You will lead teams to design, develop, qualify, certify, and transition to production secure networking and communication appliances for government customers.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Program Management
Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables
Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close
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
Experience executing US Government Programs
US citizenship required
Active DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience cryptographic 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 hardware platforms for cryptographic services
Experience with encryption devices and certification processes

Responsibilities

Manage complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.
Work with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges.
Provide strong leadership, motivation, and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations.
Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions.
Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers.
Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability.