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Viasat · 2 months ago

Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $280K/yr

7+ years exp

Viasat is a global leader in secure networking and communication solutions, seeking an experienced program manager for their high-assurance encryption business. The role involves leading diverse engineering teams to design and develop secure networking appliances for government customers, ensuring project execution from inception to completion.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion

Ability to work with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges

Demonstrate strong leadership, motivation and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations

Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues, and decisions

Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers

Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability

Organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once

Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization

Knowledge of EVMS practices

Qualification

Program ManagementEVMS PracticesTechnical Team LeadershipCybersecurity KnowledgeSpace Hardware DevelopmentProject Management MethodologiesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

7+ years of experience in Program Management as described above

Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables

Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues, and decisions

Extensive problem-solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close

Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers

Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability

At least 5 years' experience in leading technical teams

Organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once

Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization

Knowledge of EVMS practices

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience executing US Government Programs, US citizenship required

Active DoD Secret clearance

Travel up to 25% both CONUS and OCONUS

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with space hardware development programs

Proven knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices such as PMP

Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking

Experience with leading and writing Government proposals

Experience developing Space-borne hardware platforms

Experience with encryption devices and certification processes

Benefits

Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.