GSS Program 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 are currently seeking a multi-faceted and meticulous Program Manager to lead our Government Advanced Systems programs. In this role you will lead program execution across all related programs and projects. You will work closely with Business Area leadership inmanaging customer contracts in an organization chartered to deliver high-quality, groundbreaking satellite communications systemequipment for government customers.

The day-to-day:

Your customer management expertise and passion will be integral to help us craft new networks and service existing programs.You willwork closely with our Business Development team and directly with our customers to define system requirements, and will work with ourengineering teams to find practical solutions meeting these requirements.You will be a primary point of contact for key programmaticcommunications with our customers and provide best-of-class service and support throughout the entire program life-cycle whileparticipating in business area growth.

What you'll need:

7+ years' proven experience as a Project Manager or Account Manager

Proven ability to work in high pressure situations while maintaining professionalism

Ability to present technical and programmatic details at an abstracted level in a customer-facing language

Proven experience leading and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including, but not limited to, Business Development,Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and Operations both internally and externally

Demonstrated skills with working with VIP and/or government customers

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Programmatic gate process experience

Airborne SATCOM experience

Proven track record with driving contractual requirements to deliver on-time

Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience

US Government position. US Citizenship Required

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Ability to travel up to 25%

What will help you on the job:

Masters degree in a technical OR business subject area