Program Manager, Space and Mission Systems
About The Position
Viasat is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Government Space and Mission Systems business area. The role leads multiple concurrent initiatives to develop and deliver satellite communication solutions for space vehicles across all orbit regimes. The position combines customer relationship management, complex technical development program leadership, disciplined cost, schedule, and risk management, proposal development, and continuous improvement. The Senior Program Manager leads a cross-functional team developing and delivering advanced satellite communications solutions. The role applies earned value and risk management disciplines; coordinates personnel and resource allocation with functional and matrixed leaders; oversees subcontractor procurement and performance; and provides accurate program execution, financial, and risk reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders. The role also supports capture and business development, including business model and capability roadmap development, proposal strategy, cost estimation, and program execution content. The position is hybrid, with onsite work at the Tempe, Arizona or Carlsbad, California office three days per week, and travel of up to 10%.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in program management or project management for complex technical development programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance using earned value management, variance analysis, risk management, and program dashboards.
- Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the subcontract management lifecycle, including Statement of Work development, performance tracking, and risk or issue escalation.
- Experience leading proposal development.
- Ability to work independently to define and resolve complex problems, anticipate future program needs, and establish meaningful success metrics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to mentor and support the development of others.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
- U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Ability to work onsite three days per week at the Tempe, AZ or Carlsbad, CA office.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government security clearance, with SSBI/SCI eligibility.
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, science, or business discipline.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracting and execution of development programs.
- Ability to contribute as a thought leader in strategic development and process improvement.
- Understanding of systems engineering, integration, production, or sustainment for defense systems.
- Experience supporting fully integrated space mission development programs, including space vehicle, ground segment, and operations.
- Experience supporting payload and/or electronics development for space systems.
- Experience performing first-order, system-level analyses to inform technical and programmatic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent technical development initiatives to develop and deliver satellite communication solutions for space vehicles.
- Lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing and delivering advanced satellite communications solutions.
- Apply earned value management, variance analysis, and risk management to plan, monitor, and control program cost, schedule, and performance.
- Collaborate with functional and matrixed leadership to allocate personnel and resources for program execution.
- Direct and oversee subcontractor procurement and performance to meet program technical, schedule, and financial objectives.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
- Provide timely program execution, financial status, and risk reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Support capture and business development by contributing to business model and capability roadmap development.
- Lead proposal development, including strategy, cost estimation, and program execution content.
- Mentor others and support their development and resolution of complex challenges.
- Travel up to 10%.
- Work onsite at the Tempe, AZ or Carlsbad, CA office three days per week.
Benefits
- Medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered.
- Cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
