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Viasat · 13 hours ago

Sr. Manager Configuration Management

Duluth, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $240K/yr

8+ years exp

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that can change the world. The Senior Configuration Data Management (CDM) Manager will lead the government CDM team and oversee configuration management practices across government programs, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and direction for hardware and software configuration management, including lifecycle control, change governance, and cross-discipline integration across programs and functional organizations

Leads and oversees configuration management support for proposals and program planning activities, including review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statement of Work (SOW) to define configuration management scope and work content, establish defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and ensure CM activities across hardware and software are appropriately planned, resourced, and aligned with enterprise standards

Accountable for establishing and maturing organizational configuration management capability across programs and business areas by setting expectations and influencing consistent application of CM principles; including assessing prime and subcontract contractual, technical, and program documentation to identify CM responsibilities, risks, and dependencies (configuration identification, traceability, data management, change control, and life-cycle governance) and ensuring appropriate CM work requirement flow-down, mitigation, staffing, and governance are established - even when CM is not explicitly stated

Lead and govern CDM practices across multiple programs/product lines, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational and contractual requirements

Provide leadership and direction to the CDM team, ensuring clear priorities, performance management, and development of talent

Provide cross-functional leadership and build partnerships with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management to strengthen configuration control and traceability

Translate organizational objectives into actionable strategies, influencing prioritization, priorities, and execution across programs

Represent the CDM function with authority and credibility to senior leadership, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities

Serve as subject matter expert in configuration identification, change management, data management, configuration status accounting, and audit readiness

Oversee and optimize PLM systems and data governance protocols, driving adoption of innovative tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and digital thread continuity

Anticipate risks and lead resolution of blocking issues that span multiple programs, ensuring business area continuity and customer happiness

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations (AS9100, EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, ISO-9001, ITAR/EAR)

Evaluate CDM process efficiency and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance

Develop leadership capability within the CDM function by coaching and mentoring managers and senior staff

Qualification

Configuration Management StandardsPLM Systems ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipChange ManagementData GovernanceAnalytical MindsetStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementCM 2 CertificationCMPIC CertificationLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field required or equivalent experience in Configuration Data Management

8+ years of progressive managerial experience leading professional staff

Deep knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., AS9100, EIA-649) and lifecycle practices across hardware, software, and systems domains

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and influence senior leaders, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities

Advanced expertise in industry PLM systems, data governance, and strategies

US Citizenship required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required

Preferred

CM 2 or CMPIC certification preferred

Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate configuration and program risks to ensure compliance with product and contractual requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Track record of driving process improvement, adoption of new tools/technologies, and organizational change in CDM functions