Program Manager - ISR Systems

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

As a Program Manager in Antenna Systems at Viasat, you will play all these roles and more! Your experience leading talented professionals across engineering, operations, supply chain, and contracts groups will enable your program team to meet its key commitments during development of ground-based satellite communication systems. This role requires expertise in leading complex programs, coordinating teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.

In this role, you will form and sustain effective cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed locations throughout the program life cycle. You and your program leadership team will solve complex programs and program execution through leadership, planning, scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and deliverables management. You will use your skilled leadership and problem-solving skills to apply formal program management techniques (i.e., EVMS) and achieve the goals of the program and business area which are key to your success. Outstanding communication, decision-making, negotiation, and the ability to resolve challenges are key enablers for success in the role!

Requirements

• 10+ years of Program Management experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Demonstrated strong financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems (i.e. MS Project)
• Skilled in structured risk management processes
• Extensive problem-solving skills, demonstrated leadership in the face of sudden setbacks
• Experience handling project requirements for DoD end users
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work onsite in our Duluth, GA office
• Travel up to 25%
• US Citizenship required
• Active United States Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge Of U.S. Government SATCOM and space-based intelligence mission requirements
• Experience in engineering and installation to support development of satellite earth stations/antenna or cellular/wireless facilities
• Government or Military installation design or construction experience, including knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Guide Specifications (UFGS)
• Experience managing design and construction projects internationally
• Dedicated customer focus, a passion for excellence, and a one-team mindset

Responsibilities

• Form and sustain effective cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed locations throughout the program life cycle.
• Solve complex programs and program execution through leadership, planning, scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and deliverables management.
• Apply formal program management techniques (i.e., EVMS) and achieve the goals of the program and business area.
• Lead talented professionals across engineering, operations, supply chain, and contracts groups.
• Meet key commitments during development of ground-based satellite communication systems.
• Coordinate teams, mitigate risks, and foster strong customer relationships.
• Ensure seamless execution from inception to completion.
• Effectively manage subcontractors delivering key system elements.
• Ensure efficient and effective program messaging across internal teams and external customers.

Benefits

• Range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior