Enhancing communication all around the globe…our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. This is a unique opportunity to work with our talented engineers building the next generation of advanced communications products and systems. ViaSat is looking for a creative, bright, and innovative Program Manager to work at the forefront of what makes us successful.
As a successful Program Manager you will be managing the cost, schedule, technical and customer relations aspects of satellite communication antenna programs at the enterprise level. You have a proven record of successfully leading a development effort through design and verification stages. You have excellent customer relations and communications skills and will serve as the primary customer interface through the life of the program. In addition, you’ll be responsible to grow your business area in terms of strategy development, profit and loss, customer interfacing, product evolution, marketing of the product line, and presentations to customers and senior management. We will look to you to lead, direct, and motivate cross-functional teams across multiple organizations while ensuring our customers’ requirements are being met. You’ll get to participate in and lead proposal pursuits and contract negotiations thereby continuing ViaSat’s success. Experience/Skills Requirements:
10+ years of project/program management and customer management experience.
Expertise in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project and be proficient in developing, tracking, and maintaining project schedules
Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams through multiple phases of the product and service lifecycle
US Citizenship
Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
Travel up to 25%
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Preferences:
Communications systems development
Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA
The ViaSat Atlanta facility is located in the northeastern suburb of Duluth. Having recently relocated to a new purpose-built campus, this office supports the dramatically growing Antenna Systems Group with engineering, program management, business development, manufacturing, and product support. This convenient location allows easy access to downtown Atlanta, as well as the mountains and parks of north Georgia. Well known as a delightful place to live and work, this area presents all the sports, cultural, and entertainment advantages of the city of Atlanta as well as the recreational attractions of North Georgia.
We are searching for candidates who are proven leaders, enjoy working with people, and have a technical mind that excels when being challenged. If you have a drive to succeed and grow your career, ViaSat might be a fit for you! It only takes a few minutes to apply and you could be on your way to a new and fulfilling career! *
ViaSat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment.
