Program Design Manager

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

We bring innovative technology and outstanding service offerings into the service support organization, ensuring that the first customer call is a success for everyone. Our work enables service delivery for exciting products achievable for the business, support engineers, and customers alike.

The day-to-day

• Manage sophisticated programs, coordinate diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and foster strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion
• Work with service delivery, engineering, and business teams to design and implement support model while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills for the motivation and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations
• Track high-impact projects for major architectural changes

What you'll need

• 3+ years' experience leading technical projects
• Working knowledge of security/cyber technologies and IP networking
• Familiarity with RF technologies
• Demonstrated experience working and speaking with technical and non-technical audiences at a variety of levels within an organization
• Validated knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and guidelines
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience developing and delivering US Government Programs
• Bachelor of Science qualification in a related field or comparable experience
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 30%

What will help you on the job

• Active PMP Certification
• Extensive problem solving skills with the ability to drive resolutions to a close
• Strong critical thinking skills and a willingness to ask questions
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Salary range

$98,500.00 - $155,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $114,500.00- $171,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

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 here.