What you'll doViasat 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-dayThis 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' experience in Program Management supporting Government programs
- 5+ years' experience in leading technical teams
- Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables
- Proven ability to 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
- Demonstrated organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization
- Knowledge of EVMS practices
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- US Government position. US citizenship required
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to travel up to 25%
What will help you on the job- Proven experience overseeing cryptographic hardware development programs
- Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices
- Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking
- Experience with leading and writing Government proposals
- Demonstrated experience developing hardware platforms for cryptographic services
- Experience with encryption devices and certification processes
- PMP Certification
Salary range$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ 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.
