Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

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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’ experience in leading technical teams
• Organizational 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
• Experience executing US Government Programs, US citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Travel up to 25 %

What Will Help You On The Job

• Experience cryptographic hardware development programs
• Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices such as PMP
• Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking
• Experience with leading and writing Government proposals
• Experience developing hardware platforms for cryptographic services
• Experience with encryption devices and certification processes

Salary Range

$ – $ 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 $ – $ annually.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

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.

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