Senior PM - Space & Satellite Systems (Govt)

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Viasat Government is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple concurrent initiatives delivering state-of-the-art satellite communications solutions for space vehicles across orbit regimes. Build strong customer relationships and drive program execution with disciplined cost, schedule, and risk management.

The role emphasizes leading complex development efforts, supporting capture and business development, and guiding proposal activities while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program or project management of complex technical programs.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management using EVM and risk management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships throughout subcontract lifecycle (SOW, performance, risk).
• Experience leading proposal development.
• Ability to work independently to define problems and measure success.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience building and leading crossfunctional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Onsite in Tempe, AZ or Carlsbad, CA three days a week / hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver state-of-the-art satellite communications solutions.
• Apply EVM and risk management to plan, monitor, and control cost, schedule, and performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate personnel and resources for program execution.
• Provide program direction and oversight of subcontractor procurement and performance.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide accurate program status and risk reporting to senior leadership.
• Support capture and business development; contribute to roadmap and lead proposal development.

Skills

EVM

Cost & Schedule mgmt

SOW Management

Proposal Development

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Bachelor's degree in engineering/scien

US Citizenship & Security Clearance

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Viasat Government is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple concurrent initiatives delivering state-of-the-art satellite communications solutions for space vehicles across orbit regimes. Build strong customer relationships and drive program execution with disciplined cost, schedule, and risk management.

The role emphasizes leading complex development efforts, supporting capture and business development, and guiding proposal activities while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and