One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Problem-solver. Facilitator. Negotiator. Leader. Sound like you? As a Program Manager at Viasat, you will play all these roles and more! Your experience leading talented professionals across engineering, operations, supply chain, and contracts groups will enable your program team to meet its key commitments during development of ground-based satellite communication systems.

In this role, you will form and sustain effective cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed locations throughout the program life cycle. You and your program leadership team will solve complex programs and be responsible for program execution through leadership, planning, scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and deliverables management. You will use your skilled leadership and problem-solving skills to utilize formal program management techniques (i.e., EVMS) and achieve the goals of the program and business area which are key for your success. Outstanding communication, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are key enablers for success in the role! Come grow with us as we connect people and change the world!

• 5+ years of Program Management experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Advanced experience with MS Project
• Demonstrated strong financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
• Skilled in structured risk management processes
• Extensive problem-solving skills, demonstrated leadership in the face of sudden setbacks
• Experience with Hardware system development using stage gate processes.
• Experience managing projects with Civil Engineering requirements
• Experience managing project requirements for DoD end users
• Experience effectively managing subcontractors delivering key system elements
• Exceptional communication, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are key enablers for success in the role.
• Must be willing to be onsite in our Duluth, GA location at least four times a week
• Travel up to 25%
• US Citizenship required

• Master's Degree in a technical field
• Interest in Communications, satellite ground station experience
• Knowledge Of U.S. Government SATCOM and space-based intelligence mission requirements
• Experience in design and construction to support development of satellite earth stations/antenna or cellular/wireless facilities
• Government or Military installation design or construction experience, including knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Guide Specifications (UFGS)
• Experience managing design and construction projects internationally
• Ability to Obtain a National Security Clearance
• Unrelenting customer focus, a passion for excellence, and a one-team mindset describe the successful candidate

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Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click E-Mail schreiben.