[Hiring] Senior Manager, Internal Communications @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Manager of Internal Communications to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.

As Senior Internal Communications Manager within Corporate Communications, you will connect employees to Viasat's strategy and culture across Engineering, VGS, and corporate functions. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will convert complex priorities into effective communication strategies. Additionally, you will lead and mentor junior staff, oversee portfolio deliverables, and autonomously drive communications strategy, governance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in internal or corporate communications, with experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations; experience within government, defense, or another highly regulated business environment preferred.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience, including responsibility for setting priorities, providing performance feedback, developing talent, and managing team workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders and influence decisions through communications expertise and business judgment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand complex operational, technical, and organizational topics and translate them into effective communications strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of autonomy, make sound decisions, balance competing priorities, and take accountability for outcomes.
• Experience leading communications for complex organizational initiatives and change.
• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities with demonstrated experience building employee capability and increasing team effectiveness.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling communications for diverse and global audiences.
• Experience establishing or improving communications processes, governance, channels, or operating practices.
• Experience using communications analytics, employee feedback, and other insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Strong executive presence and the ability to build credibility as a communications advisor with senior leaders.
• An empowering, growth-oriented leadership approach and genuine commitment to developing others.
• Sound judgment and comfort making recommendations in complex or ambiguous situations.
• An enterprise mindset with the ability to connect communications priorities to broader business and organizational objectives.
• A collaborative leadership style and ability to build strong partnerships across complex, matrixed organizations.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve communications practices, processes, and employee experience.
• Ability to move effectively between strategic leadership and hands-on execution when business needs require it.

Benefits

• Salary range: $133,000.00 - $210,000.00 / 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 $165,000.00 - $248,000.00 / annually.
• 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.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Company Description

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.