Program Manager - Earth Observation & SATCOM Programs

Viasat, Inc. • Duluth, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is seeking an experienced program manager for its Earth Observation and SATCOM business area. The role leads teams in designing, developing, certifying, and delivering satellite communications products and systems to customers. It calls for expertise managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and building customer relationships to ensure execution from inception to completion. The program manager provides leadership and direction to cross-disciplinary teams across multiple organizations and geographic locations, and works with teams including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration and test.

The position drives complex, multi-year, cross-functional technical programs that expand Viasat’s critical edge security cryptographic solutions suite. It oversees the full program lifecycle, coordinating engineering and non-engineering stakeholders and managing requirements, risks, cost, and schedules. The role tracks progress, dependencies, milestones, issues, and decisions; communicates with teams and leadership; provides strategic oversight; and develops customer relationships. It also supports employee engagement and a high-performance team culture, and monitors customer satisfaction, quality, and profitability.

The role requires at least 10 years of program management experience, a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, and U.S. citizenship. The employee must be able to work onsite in Viasat’s Duluth, Georgia office.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of program management experience as described in the posting.
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive resolutions to completion.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple aspects of large-scale projects and track progress across programs.
• Ability to synthesize complex program information into actionable recommendations for team members and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective messaging across internal teams and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across organizational levels.
• Ability to develop and track KPIs and multiple metrics to evaluate program performance using Earned Value Metrics System (EVMS) practices.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to work onsite in the Duluth, Georgia office.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated satellite ground station experience.
• Comfort making decisions, taking ownership, and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Data-driven approach, including identifying patterns and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Experience managing budgets and understanding operational levers and methods that support financial success.
• Experience identifying risks and developing recovery plans.
• Ability to work under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams designing, developing, certifying, and delivering satellite communications products and systems.
• Drive complex, multi-year, cross-functional technical programs that enhance and expand the critical edge security cryptographic solutions suite.
• Oversee program lifecycles and coordinate engineering and non-engineering stakeholders while managing requirements, risks, costs, and schedules.
• Track progress and dependencies, resolve challenges, and communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership to achieve program goals.
• Own assigned projects at a comprehensive, high level, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Monitor program milestones, risks, issues, and decisions to support seamless execution.
• Promote employee engagement and a high-performance One-Team Viasat culture through effective performance management, accountability, encouragement, and empowerment.
• Develop customer relationships to strengthen market position and support long-term success.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, quality, and profitability to ensure sustained value and growth.
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors as integral contributors to program deliverables.
• Develop and track KPIs and other metrics to assess program performance using EVMS practices.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• 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