Project Manager - International Government

ViaSat-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Carlsbad, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Telecommunications
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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 are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join the Viasat Government team. In this role, you will manage the Portfolio Roadmap & associated Governance as well as high-profile projects aimed at redefining and future-proofing the current portfolio in line with the Next Gen Multi-Orbit Satellite strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience running multiple complex projects simultaneously as well as establishing and running large cross-functional teams in a global environment.

  • Manage the Portfolio Roadmap tracking, reporting & risk/issues management.
  • Plan, manage, and report on cost vs budget.
  • Work with Central PMO to ensure timely progress through Product Life-Cycle gates.
  • Communicate and enforce Product Life-Cycle governance across the Business Unit.
  • Act as the SPOC for Business Unit Portfolio Roadmap reporting and governance.
  • Drive governance process improvement in line with Business Unit needs.
  • Create project charters, scope documents, and work breakdown structures.
  • Achieve project objectives on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
  • Identify and agree on workstream definitions, deliverables, owners, and milestones.
  • Manage project risk and issues.
  • Be responsible for the project plan and prioritize concurrent activities where necessary.
  • Manage communications with stakeholders, ensuring the scope and objectives of the project are clearly understood.
  • Establish regular project and steering board review meetings to ensure key stakeholders are engaged and aligned.
  • Own project dashboards.
  • Identify resources required and flag resource constraints/challenges.
  • 5+ years of experience working in a Programme/Project Manager role.
  • Knowledge and experience of Product Life-Cycle Management.
  • Demonstrable experience leading multiple product developments simultaneously.
  • Project delivery using best practice methodologies and Project Manager tools.
  • Familiarity with multiple delivery frameworks: APM, PRINCE2, Agile, PMI, PMBOK etc.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience of team in a challenging environment.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated & autonomous.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
  • An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global organization.
  • Ability to remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations.
  • Very well organized with a proven ability to multi-task.
  • Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Independent problem solver.
  • Confident and articulate with senior leaders.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office packages as well as Project Server, MS Project, and SharePoint.
  • Experience working with and delivering services and projects related to managed services and/or network infrastructure.
  • Experience in Satellite Communications industry.
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