Viasat · 13 hours ago
Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$187K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expViasat is a global company focused on delivering transformative connections and is seeking an experienced program manager for their high-assurance encryption business. The role involves leading diverse engineering teams to develop secure networking solutions for government clients, while managing risks and ensuring program success.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead teams to design, develop, qualify, certify, and transition to production secure networking and communication appliances for government customers
Manage complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion
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
Qualification
Required
10+ 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%
Preferred
Experience cryptographic hardware development programs
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 hardware platforms for cryptographic services
Experience with encryption devices and certification processes
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Government Products Portfolio
Don Buchman
Vice President Commercial Mobility
Recent News
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