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Technical Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$189,500 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Aviation Industry, Bug Tracking Software, Change Control, Change Management, Communication Skills, Documentation Plan, Government, Integration Testing, Leadership, Metrics, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Management, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Equipment, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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

Refining communication across the globe..., our clientele spans from domestic to international, encompassing both commercial and government sectors, showcasing our adaptability to diverse communication needs worldwide. Viasat is looking for a creative, bright, and innovative Program Manager to work at the forefront of what makes us successful. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with our dedicated engineers in developing and supporting technology programs within Viasat's Aviation business.

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead programs for enterprise mobility new customer onboarding. In this role you will facilitate the software development and delivery phase of programs from inception through Entry into Service. The candidate will have experience working with a variety of engineering teams (system architects, software, special test equipment, integration, and test), managing schedule and performance risk, meeting commitments and anticipating and circumventing problems. In addition, you will be developing stakeholder relationships and working effectively with functional areas within the company. You will be leading, directing, and motivating cross-discipline teams across multiple organizations and geographic sites.

The Program Manager works with business, engineering development and product management teams to help facilitate the execution of projects / programs and to improve end to end operational efficiency of engineering domains. The PM helps accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization through building effective relationships with business leaders, project teams and project stakeholders.

The PM should have a foundational knowledge of theories, practices and procedures related to Program/Project management. The PM should be able to apply knowledge and skills to complete their assigned work autonomously with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate has a background in Program/Project management, Scrum/Agile, software development or testing, and a mindset centered around critical thinking.

The day-to-day

The Program Manager will be working closely with Aviation account management teams, product management, and software engineering. The PM will manage intake of new software delivery requests, perform work triage, define and document scope, plan delivery, and manage the execution of the software delivery. You will also be presenting project status, schedules, and metrics to account management teams, collaborators, and Program Management leadership. The PM will manage risks, drive resolution of bugs, coordinate software release, and manage scope changes.

What you'll need

4+ years of experience in Project Management in software development, as described above
Demonstrated ability to monitor, lead and report project level milestones, risks, issues, and decisions
Extensive problem-solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to closure
Demonstrated ability understand complex systems at a system architectural level
Ability to lead project communications internally to teams/partners/leadership and externally to customers
4+ years experience leading technical teams on Software development projects
Organization skills to handle multiple projects concurrently, for multiple customers
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and intrapersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels in the organization
Understanding and experience with project management methodologies and standard processes
Experience working within Agile Development Frameworks
Experience handling project scope and deliverables, including change control methodologies
US Citizenship or permanent residence required

What will help you on the job

Experience with commercial or business aviation industry
Experience with scaled Agile implementation
Experience with managing development of complex new software features for commercial aviation customers

Salary range

$120,000.00 - $189,500.00 / 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 $132,000.00- $198,000.00/ annually
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.

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 send an email to recruiting@viasat.com.

About the Company

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Viasat, Inc.

Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

  • Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
  • Satellite antenna systems
  • Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
  • Mobile IP networking for soldiers
  • Communication microprocessor chipsets
  • Application and communication acceleration
  • Satellite network and RF system design
  • Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

  • Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
  • Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.
Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

  • World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
  • Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
  • Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
  • Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
  • Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
  • Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
  • TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
  • Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
  • San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
  • Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
  • Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
  • Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
  • Defense Systems "Super 75"
  • DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
  • DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
  • Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
  • Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996


Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).

History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.

To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.



COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat