Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

About this role

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:

Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) is seeking an experienced program manager to join the leadership team of our growing high-assurance encryption business. You will lead teams to design, develop, qualify, certify, and transition to production secure networking and communication appliances for government customers.

The day-to-day:

• This role requires expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.
• The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges.
• This position requires strong leadership, motivation, and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations.

What you'll need:

• 10+ years of experience in Program Management as described above
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables
• Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions
• Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close
• Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers
• Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability
• At least 5 years’ ex...