Jr. Project Manager, Viasat Government

Rocket Lab; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity sector seeks a Project Manager to lead support initiatives and collaborate with clients on technology proposals. Successful candidates will manage project reporting and collaborate on defense-focused security projects. Ideal applicants will have over 2 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and a formal project management qualification!

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience as Project Manager or Coordinator.
• Must have sole British nationality and be able to obtain UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-service support and liaise with customers.
• Support project managers with reporting and resource management.
• Consolidate data points and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Flexibility

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Formal qualification in Project Management

Job description

About us

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.

What you'll do

Viasat UK enables this vision by providing assured Data at Rest solutions that protect UK / Allied government and defence information. We protect critical, sensitive data in servers, laptops, tablets, and tailored systems, offering greater mobility and operational flexibility without compromise.

Viasat has transformed the market for Data at Rest solutions, and we are growing our team with a Lead Software Engineer to lead our software engineers and work on Cyber and Information Assurance projects.

Would you like to support the development of groundbreaking products and applications within security, Cyber, and potentially satellite communications industries? Join our team to redefine the industry!

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Manage in-service support by liaising with customers to address issues affecting clients and expedite resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Support programme managers with project reporting, scheduling, resource management, financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Consolidate data points and prepare reports for management and division leadership.
• Assist in the compilation of whitepapers, bids, and proposals with content, cost, and scheduling information.
• Support resource planning on wider design programs.

What you'll need

• Over 2 years of experience as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator, aiming to grow into a Project Manager role.
• Proactive, flexible, and dedicated project-oriented mindset, capable of working with diverse groups within a global organization.
• Must have sole British nationality (due to UK eyes-only projects) and be capable of obtaining UK security clearance (SC).

What will help you on the job

• Formal qualification in Project Management (APMP/Prince 2 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of MoD and/or security communications.
• Knowledge of End Volume Management practices.
• Proven experience in project/program management and technical leadership.

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EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating 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, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. To request an accommodation for disability, please click here.