Technical Product Manager - Mobile Terminals

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Viasat is looking for an experienced Technical Product Manager to join our Government Transmission Systems and Services Product team. We are looking for out of the box problem solvers who are not interested in crafting “me too” products. We want someone that can identify the problems and opportunities that are in the market and find new solutions. You will own the product by defining products that provide delightful experiences to users. These products will impact service growth and redefine possibilities. You will take charge of delivering value for our customers and the business through coordinating the success of one or more robust transportation network solutions. You will evaluate product opportunities by matching market needs and business value. You will collaborate with all participants and coordinate with internal teams to define the product vision and requirements. You will assist in composing arguments or plans for the products. You will assess build or buy options. You will work with engineering and development, UX inventors, operations, and marketing to develop and promote these products. You will especially be responsible for driving optimal product strategy and success. Additionally, you will help plan product evolution and further development as needed. This ensures the product’s success in the market during all stages of its lifecycle.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in mobility terminal product development or product management role
Passionate about solving problems for customers and able to define compelling products that address those needs
Proven history of defining products to deliver delightful customer experiences to our customers
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others without possessing direct authority
Demonstrated capability to build consensus with others via sound decision making, business insight, empathy, and self-awareness
Understanding of product lifecycle management, gathering user feedback and market changes, and creating new feature sets
Ability to help develop product direction and to translate product strategy into executable product roadmaps and applicable product requirements
Experience in UX design, customer research, design thinking, and maintain customer centricity throughout the product lifecycle
Experience as a product influencer with proven track record to maintain deep technical and business knowledge of various market segments
Collaborated with the Marketing and customer teams to understand customer use cases and translate into product requirements and priorities
Proven success in a fast-paced work environment
Independent problem-solving ability
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or technical field
U.S. Government position, U.S. Citizenship required
Up to 10% travel

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing maritime and/or land mobility SATCOM terminal products and understanding of relevant regulations and MIL-STD requirements
SATCOM and/or wireless communications systems experience
Demonstrated track record of delivering cross-functional, customer-facing products to ensure a world-class customer experience
Experience in systems engineering, hardware and software development, networking
Ability to operate amongst ambiguity, bias for action
Strong team building, collaboration skills, communication skills
Ability to balance strategy and execution, excellent critical thinking skills
Military experience working with Special Operations and/or Expeditionary Forces
Master’s in business or technical area
Comfortable with technical details and having credible conversations with engineers about technical design trade-offs including platforms, frameworks, scalability, and performance
Experience encouraging and maintaining internal and/or external collaborator relationships
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible

Responsibilities

Communicate quantitative and qualitative understandings of challenges and opportunities in the resilient mobility connectivity markets to internal customers
Define and communicate the product direction effectively both internally and to the market
Assist the business in developing arguments and strategies related to the product
Analyze market data, product specific sales, margin, demographics and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product lines
Lead roadmap, strategy and requirements management processes to drive the right priorities for the product while properly documenting product requirements relevant to market needs
Develop and communicate product, technology development and other roadmaps internally and externally
Guide the overall direction for the offering and collaborate closely with other Product Managers in crafting their strategies. Make certain the product roadmap and portfolio are synchronized with complementary offerings and the overall corporate direction.
Determine and monitor key product measurements. Guide the product team to act in ways that achieve and maintain success. Use established product success criteria.
Identify, understand, and reduce product vulnerabilities in current product or service launches. Guide efforts to lessen or remove these issues in future launches.
Making build, buy, or partner recommendations for various aspects of the product solution.
Keep the focus on customer needs during every stage of the product's development and use