Senior Satellite Programs Manager - Hybrid

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad, Tempe, North Logan, Reston (CA, AZ, UT, VA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Government seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple satellite communications development programs. You will apply earned value management, cost and schedule control, and risk management while guiding cross‑functional teams and managing supplier relationships.

You will drive proposal activities, maintain customer relationships, and pursue continuous improvement, with US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Hybrid onsite in Tempe or Carlsbad.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program management of complex technical development programs.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management using EVM and dashboards.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and SOWs.
• Experience leading proposal development.
• Ability to define problems, establish metrics, and measure success.
• Strong communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor others and lead cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• On-site 3 days/week in Tempe, AZ or Carlsbad, CA.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of advanced satellite communications solutions.
• Apply EVM and risk management to plan, monitor, and control program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to allocate personnel and resources for program execution.
• Provide program direction and oversight of subcontractor procurement and performance.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and report status to senior leadership.
• Support capture and business development: proposals, strategies, and cost estimation.

Skills

Program management

Cost & schedule management

Risk management

EVM (Earned Value)

Subcontract management

Proposal development

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

PMP

Job description

ViaSat Government seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple satellite communications development programs. You will apply earned value management, cost and schedule control, and risk management while guiding cross‑functional teams and managing supplier relationships.

You will drive proposal activities, maintain customer relationships, and pursue continuous improvement, with US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Hybrid onsite in Tempe or Carlsbad.