[Hiring] Director of Development Programs @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

As the Director of Development Programs for Viasat's Government Services & Solutions (GSS) business area, you will lead the team of program managers responsible for executing our internal development portfolio of secure, resilient, multi-domain connectivity solutions that support government and military missions worldwide. This is a hands-on leadership role.

• Manage both people and programs: directly managing program managers, while personally owning execution of a select set of high-visibility programs.
• Your portfolio will span software-defined networking, satellite communications (SATCOM), terminals, antennas, network infrastructure, and managed connectivity services.
• Own how all programs are run: the operating model, governance cadence, planning and reporting standards, and risk and opportunity practices.
• Be the connective tissue between execution and the executive team, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and Business Development leadership.
• Ensure systems delivered keep users and platforms connected across air, land, and sea in contested and operationally demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 12+ years of program or project management experience, including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, directly managing program or project managers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both people and programs concurrently.
• Experience leading complex development programs such as software, satellite networking, hub designs, terminals and antennas, or systems-of-systems efforts.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or improving program management processes, governance, or execution standards across a portfolio.
• Experience owning program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and EAC/ETC analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and influence within a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to present technical and programmatic information at an abstracted level to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated hybrid Agile and predictive project execution methodologies and reporting.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Government position requiring U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Requirements

• Experience leading a program management team.
• Background in government, defense, or other regulated environments, including cost-plus and fixed-price contract vehicles.
• Working knowledge Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) practices.
• Experience supporting satellite communications, networking, terminals, or complex integrated systems.
• Experience deploying automation or AI-enabled tooling to improve planning, forecasting, or portfolio visibility.
• Experience with certifications, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
• Subcontract and supplier management experience.
• PMP certification.
• Active DoD clearance.

Benefits

• Salary range: $164,500.00 - $260,000.00 / 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 $204,500.00- $306,500.00/ 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.
• Range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.