Senior Project Manager

About usOne 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 doAs a Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable for the overall project delivery processes including project planning, scheduling, costing, execution, risk management and change activities and closing processes.  The day-to-dayThe Senior Project Manager is an important and strategic role, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the execution of complex projects that fall within Viasat's Global Services portfolio. You are responsible for owning and managing complex projects from ideation to implementation, contributing to crafting and driving multiple concurrent initiatives to deliver value to our customers. This role collaborates with internal and external resources, coordinating project team efforts across Technology, Operations, Engineering, and Business to deliver projects according to plan.  Day to day responsibilities include:Lead the planning and execution of projects that align to IT priorities including requirements such as scope, delivery plan and timelines, risks, issues, and opportunitiesDevelop and implement prioritization strategies for project success in a matrix management settingHold members of the cross functional teams accountable for their deliverables and where deliverables are off track own the recovery / mitigation plan and the approval of any appropriate resolution such as change requests, increases to budget and re-forecasting delivery timelinesManaging several concurrent highly visible, business critical projects using agile methods in a fast-paced environmentWork with product owners to achieve a high level of performance and quality providing exceptional business valueWork with subject matter experts to develop work package definitions, estimates and high-level schedulesCreate and maintain a high-level program plan identifying cross project dependenciesGuide and coach team members and ensure they understand their roles, responsibilities and deliverables within the overall planDrive collaboration and teamwork to execute the plan and monitor progress against the planEnsure transparency while carrying out effective and proactive risk, issue & change managementOrganize and chair steering groups of senior management stakeholders to provide status reporting and assist with risk, issue & change managementProvide accurate and timely status reportingWork as part of a wider team of project managers to collaboratively develop and continuously improve standard project governance process and procedures along with ongoing complianceWork as a mentor to more junior Project Managers and share knowledgeDeveloping, agreeing, and managing project budgets including owning forecast and actual costs What you'll need7+ years' experience in Project Management in a technical environment Proven knowledge and experience of all stages of the project lifecycle, from business case development, scoping and mobilization to design, implementation and deployment of capabilities and benefits realizationDemonstrated experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence & Microsoft TeamsStrong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)Experience working with outsourced and internal delivery unitsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelinesExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build relationships with technical, business, and senior management collaboratorsSolid verbal and written communication skills Validated organization skill with excellent attention to detailA high energy level with a dynamic, positive and ‘can do’ styleProven ability to work under pressure against short timescalesStrong budget management and financial reporting skillBachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certification of project methods (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Six Sigma) and Agile and/or Lean delivery methodologies (e.g., PMI-ACP, Scrum)US Citizenship or permanent residence requiredAbility to travel up to 20% What will help you on the jobProven experience in the fixed or mobile telco operator businessAbility to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work globally with and influence stakeholders in a complex organizationAbility to inspire and sustain engagement through shared purpose and vision Salary range$131,000.00 - $206,500.00 / 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 $162,500.00- $243,500.00/ 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 StatementViasat 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.