Software Delivery Project Manager - Viasat, Inc.

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:

Enhancing communication globally, our domestic and foreign customers range from Commercial to Government, making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Viasat is looking for a creative, bright, and innovative Project Manager to work at the forefront of what makes us successful. This is a unique opportunity to work with our talented engineers developing and supporting technology programs in Viasat’s Aviation business.

 

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead software feature delivery for our satellite connectivity customers in the Aviation market. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of engineering teams (systems, software, integration, and test), handling schedule and performance risks, meeting commitments and anticipating and circumventing problems. In addition, to developing stakeholder relationships and working effectively with functional areas within the company. This role is also responsible for leading, directing, and motivating cross-discipline teams across multiple organizations and geographic sites. The candidate will be highly organized and be able to effectively manage execution of multiple concurrent projects.

 

 

The day-to-day:

The Project Manager works with business, engineering development and product management teams to help facilitate the execution of projects and to improve end to end operational efficiency of engineering domains. The Project Manager helps accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization through establishing effective relationships with business leaders, project teams and  stakeholders.

 

The PM should have a foundational knowledge of theories, practices and procedures related to Program/Project management. The PM should be able to apply knowledge and skills to complete their assigned work autonomously with minimal direction.  The ideal candidate has a background in Program/Project management, Scrum/Agile, software development or testing, and an approach centered around critical thinking.

 

You will be working closely with Aviation account management, Product Management, and software engineering teams. The PM will lead the intake of new software delivery requests, perform work triage, define and document scope, plan delivery, and own the execution of the software delivery. You will also be presenting project status, schedules, and metrics to account management teams, customers, and Program Management leadership. The PM will handle risks, drive resolution of bugs, coordinate software release, and lead scope changes.

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management in software development, as described above
• Proficiency in monitoring, managing, and reporting project level breakthroughs, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Extensive problem-solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to closure
• Ability to run project communications internally to teams/collaborators/leadership and externally to customers
• Organization skills to lead multiple projects concurrently, for multiple customers
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and intrapersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels in the organization
• Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and standard processes.
• Experience working within Agile Development Frameworks
• Experience handling project scope and deliverables, including change control methodologies

What will help you on the job:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with commercial or business aviation industry
• Experience with scaled Agile implementation

Salary range:$132,000.00 - $187,500.00 / 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 $152,000.00- $206,000.00/ 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.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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.