Programme Manager

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Viasat Full time

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

Reporting to the Head of Programme Delivery - Europe, the Aviation Programme Manager is responsible for leading projects to deliver aviation connectivity products and services based on Inmarsat’s Ka-band Global Xpress (GX), L-band Swift Broadband and S-band EAN solutions.

Working with regional airline clients, partner and supplier organisations and internal teams, the Programme Manager will ensure a structured and focused delivery according to industry standard project and programme methods and protocols.

The day-to-day

  • Leading the delivery of aviation programmes and projects for GX, L-Band and EAN services
  • Management of overall project/programme schedule and dependencies between all interconnected streams
  • Customer focal point for project implementation, delivery and acceptance
  • Managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects collaborating closely with airline engineering departments, MROs and Part 21 Design and Production Organisations
  • Managing system integration and service delivery projects liaising with aircraft OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, IFE providers and ISPs
  • Leading and coordinating internal project teams within a matrix managed environment
  • Financial control, budget management and resource forecasting and management of assigned projects
  • Establishing and managing customer steering committees and presenting updates at internal review boards
  • Definition and scoping of projects ensuring alignment of objectives and benefits with key stakeholders
  • Development of project plans and management of risks and issues.
  • Proactive management approach to achieving deliverables and anticipating issues
  • Coordinating change impact assessments and controlling impacts on scope

What you'll Need

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships and handle stakeholders both internally and externally at all levels.
  • Excellent project/programme management skills with the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent planning, forecasting, reporting and communication skills
  • Risk identification, control and mitigation planning
  • Issue management, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Ability to take the initiative to identify business or customer needs and drive the delivery of appropriate solutions
  • Previous experience of managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects
  • Flexible approach to working in cross-functional teams spread across multiple time-zones
  • Programme / Project Management qualification(s), e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APMP.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Microsoft Project
  • Available and willing to travel worldwide (COVID-19 situation dependent).

What Will Help You On The Job

  • Knowledge of the commercial aviation regulatory environment including EASA or FAA STC processes
  • Experience working with IFC, IFE or other avionics OEMs
  • Good understanding of software development and integration lifecycles
  • Good understanding of IP / broadband networks and internet technologies
  • Knowledge of satellite & cellular industry
  • Experience supporting bids and pre-sales activities
  • Experience in using JIRA & Confluence

Additional Information

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

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, colour, 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.


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