Program Manager - Advanced Space Products

Viasat - Tempe, AZ

Hiring: Program Manager - Advanced Space Products Company: Viasat Location: Tempe, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:18:02 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •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. •6+ years' of progressive professional experience in program management or project execution roles Required Skills: •The Advanced Space Products (ASP) team is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope, from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users. •Programs in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking, remote sensing, and much more. The ASP team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on challenging problems daily. •As a Program Manager, you will lead multiple, concurrent projects involving spacecraft components in the development, procurement, manufacturing, test and delivery of advanced satellite communications solutions. •Develop detailed build plans, execute complex procurement activities, manage and direct contract manufacturers, management in house manufacturing builds and manage test and delivery of hardware •Partner cross-functionally with functional and matrixed leadership to ensure timely and appropriate allocation of personnel and resources in support of program execution •Provide accurate, timely program execution, financial status, and risk reporting to senior leadership, external customers and key stakeholders •Support capture and business development activities by leading proposal cost estimates and contributing program management and execution content •6+ years' of progressive professional experience in program management or project execution roles Compensation: •$120,500 - $190,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!