Viasat · 18 hours ago
Product Manager, Advanced Non-Terrestrial Solutions, Business Enablement
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $267K/yr
6+ years expViasat is a company focused on delivering innovative communication solutions globally. They are seeking a Product Manager for their Advanced Non-Terrestrial Solutions team to define and execute the product roadmap, drive adoption of technology, and enhance operational efficiency for telecommunications service providers.
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Responsibilities
Be part of a team of product management experts with deep knowledge and experience providing technology-based solutions that enable efficient business operations
Work closely with business leaders and operational stakeholders to define the overarching global business operations strategy and operational plan
Build strong working relationships and an effective & efficient operating model with peers representing our business areas, engineering, and operations teams to intake, assess, plan, publish, and execute effectively
Actively influence outcomes using technology and product expertise, including helping schedules stay on track, creating clear requirements upfront, managing feature backlogs, and making the business more efficient to operate
Define product vision, value proposition, and ROI-driven business cases for the platform that enables sales, fulfillment, provisioning, assurance, and billing across mobile and satellite services
Own and maintain the multi-year product roadmap aligned to company objectives, prioritize capabilities and releases based on impact to lead-to-cash metrics, regulatory requirements, technical constraints, and partner dependencies
Define, measure, and publish product success metrics; driven by a set of goals with annual targets resulting in higher sales revenue, e.g., by reducing time-to-market, and millions of dollars savings in operating expenses by reducing/eliminating a) redundant system/software components and managed services costs and b) labor required to execute manually intensive business processes. Success is determined by measuring performance metrics such as a) time-to-market to deliver products/services and new features and b) business process cycle time associated with critical business functions such as onboarding customers and partners, modifying product offerings, and recognizing revenue
Define requirements and oversee the delivery of an observability platform that delivers usable telemetry, KPIs, and dashboards for stakeholders in sales, fulfillment, network operations, assurance, and billing; use observability to identify friction, drive operational improvements, and validate SLAs
Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales & marketing, finance & accounting, operations, engineering, UX researchers and designers, and other product managers on your team to design and operationalize end-to-end lead-to-cash flows including product offer management, quoting and pricing, opportunity management, order capture, order orchestration, provisioning and in-life lifecycle management of 5G NTN services, problem management & performance assurance, and billing & revenue assurance
Drive technical and commercial integration with sales and distribution partners, mobile network operators for roaming and visited/home network interactions, roaming settlement and IPX providers, and 5G core network vendors. Own partner requirements, acceptance criteria, and integration & test plans
Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, privacy, and interconnect obligations; manage billing accuracy, revenue assurance controls, and auditability for partner settlements and customer invoicing
Display outstanding execution skills and quick thinking, making informed decisions in dynamic situations that yield positive outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
6+ years' product management experience or equivalent in telecom, complex B2C & B2B services, and cloud computing; 3+ years' experience defining product strategy and delivering lead-to-cash solutions on time & within budget that delight customers and stakeholders
Expert knowledge in the telecommunications sector, particularly mobile and satellite communications and associated services. 4G/5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) subject matter expertise is highly desired
Technical competence with demonstrated ability to define, prioritize, plan, and oversee the integration & delivery - in partnership with engineering - of mobile/satellite connectivity services that leverage cloud software & infrastructure
Direct experience with BSS/OSS platforms, product catalog, order management, provisioning systems, service assurance, billing engines, and revenue assurance practices
Proven track record leading cross-functional and multi-vendor delivery, agile product development, writing clear product requirements and acceptance criteria, and driving UAT and partner testing
Strong analytical and data-oriented decision-making skills. Comfort with observability data, KPIs, dashboarding, and translating operational metrics into product priorities
Ability to think strategically, actively balance strategic goals and tactical constraints, influence good decisions, effectively resolve conflicts, and negotiate win-win outcomes
Multiple examples of creating detailed requirements and incremental/iterative delivery plans - driven by clearly defined outcomes and success criteria - and overseeing implementation and launch of telecommunications products and services
Strong empathy for and understanding of the customer and their needs
Experience developing business cases to justify product investments
Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners
Preferred
Strong understanding of 4G/5G core principles, NTN concepts, roaming models, interconnect/IPX, roaming settlement processes, and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, mediation). Experience with 4G and/or 5G core vendors and NTN service models
Familiarity with roaming billing standards (TAP3, BCE, CDR mediation) and commercial settlement flows
Background in satellite communications or experience integrating satellite and terrestrial services
Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or equivalents)
Expert knowledge of industry-adopted processes and technology used to facilitate the sale and fulfillment of goods and services, enable business partners and support customers, bill customers and recognize sales revenue
Demonstrated focus on detail and hands-on business planning & operational involvement
Ability to build and maintain strong and trusting working relationships with stakeholders, customers, peers, and team members
MBA or advanced degree in product/strategy or telecommunications
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
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Funding
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$3.16BKey Investors
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2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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