Head of Space Infrastructure Strategy & Integration

Viasat; Tempe, Carlsbad (AZ, CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Leader to own the Space Infrastructure strategy and cross-program integration, aligning engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain with mission objectives.

You will develop multi-year roadmaps, lead managers, drive readiness and performance reviews, and present options to executives. The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and long-term scalability in a fast-moving space environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, program management, systems integration, or execution leadership supporting complex technical or infrastructure-heavy programs.
• Proven ability to lead a substantial function or department, including management of managers and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record of influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams through data, judgment, and structured problem solving.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including development of executive-level narratives and decision support materials.
• Strong systems-level understanding of hardware-intensive or infrastructure-based program lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Own Space Infrastructure strategy and integration across programs, aligning capabilities, capacity, and investment with mission objectives.
• Translate long-range objectives into integrated multi-year roadmaps, operating plans, and decision points.
• Lead and develop a team of managers and senior professionals, establishing accountability and organizational capability.
• Partner with engineering, operations, programs, finance, supply chain, and other leaders to align priorities and execution.
• Develop and present options, trade studies, and scenarios for executive review and funding decisions.
• Shape investment, resource, capacity, and sequencing decisions to meet forecasted mission needs and growth.

Skills

Strategy

Program management

Systems integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Viasat in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Leader to own the Space Infrastructure strategy and cross-program integration, aligning engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain with mission objectives.

You will develop multi-year roadmaps, lead managers, drive readiness and performance reviews, and present options to executives. The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and long-term scalability in a fast-moving space environment.