Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

ViaSat • Carlsbad, CA

76d • $150,500 - $237,500

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

• 7+ 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
• Experience executing US Government Programs, US citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Travel up to 25% both CONUS and OCONUS

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with space hardware development programs
• Proven 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
• Experience with encryption devices and certification processes

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion
• Ability to 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
• Demonstrate strong leadership, motivation and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees