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Viasat

Technical Product Manager - Mobile Terminals

Viasat, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002

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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 Viasat is looking for an experienced Technical Product Manager to join our Government Transmission Systems and Services Product team. We are looking for out of the box problem solvers who are not interested in crafting “me too” products. We want someone that can identify the problems and opportunities that are in the market and find new solutions. You will own the product by defining products that provide delightful experiences to users. These products will impact service growth and redefine possibilities.

You will take charge of delivering value for our customers and the business through coordinating the success of one or more robust transportation network solutions.

You will evaluate product opportunities by matching market needs and business value. You will collaborate with all participants and coordinate with internal teams to define the product vision and requirements. You will assist in composing arguments or plans for the products. You will assess build or buy options. You will work with engineering and development, UX inventors, operations, and marketing to develop and promote these products. You will especially be responsible for driving optimal product strategy and success. Additionally, you will help plan product evolution and further development as needed. This ensures the product’s success in the market during all stages of its lifecycle.

The day-to-day

Communicate quantitative and qualitative understandings of challenges and opportunities in the resilient mobility connectivity markets to internal customers

Define and communicate the product direction effectively both internally and to the market

Assist the business in developing arguments and strategies related to the product

Analyze market data, product specific sales, margin, demographics and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product lines

Lead roadmap, strategy and requirements management processes to drive the right priorities for the product while properly documenting product requirements relevant to market needs

Develop and communicate product, technology development and other roadmaps internally and externally

Guide the overall direction for the offering and collaborate closely with other Product Managers in crafting their strategies.

Make certain the product roadmap and portfolio are synchronized with complementary offerings and the overall corporate direction.

Determine and monitor key product measurements. Guide the product team to act in ways that achieve and maintain success. Use established product success criteria.

Identify, understand, and reduce product vulnerabilities in current product or service launches. Guide efforts to lessen or remove these issues in future launches.

Making build, buy, or partner recommendations for various aspects of the product solution.

Keep the focus on customer needs during every stage of the product’s development and use

What you'll need

8+ years of experience in mobility terminal product development or product management role

Passionate about solving problems for customers and able to define compelling products that address those needs

Proven history of defining products to deliver delightful customer experiences to our customers

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others without possessing direct authority

Demonstrated capability to build consensus with others via sound decision making, business insight, empathy, and self-awareness

Understanding of product lifecycle management, gathering user feedback and market changes, and creating new feature sets

Ability to help develop product direction and to translate product strategy into executable product roadmaps and applicable product requirements

Experience in UX design, customer research, design thinking, and maintain customer centricity throughout the product lifecycle

Experience as a product influencer with proven track record to maintain deep technical and business knowledge of various market segments

Collaborated with the Marketing and customer teams to understand customer use cases and translate into product requirements and priorities

Proven success in a fast-paced work environment

Independent problem-solving ability

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or technical field

U.S. Government position, U.S. Citizenship required

Up to 10% travel

What will help you on the job

Experience in developing maritime and/or land mobility SATCOM terminal products and understanding of relevant regulations and MIL-STD requirements

SATCOM and/or wireless communications systems experience

Demonstrated track record of delivering cross-functional, customer-facing products to ensure a world-class customer experience

Experience in systems engineering, hardware and software development, networking

Ability to operate amongst ambiguity, bias for action

Strong team building, collaboration skills, communication skills

Ability to balance strategy and execution, excellent critical thinking skills

Military experience working with Special Operations and/or Expeditionary Forces

Master’s in business or technical area

Comfortable with technical details and having credible conversations with engineers about technical design trade-offs including platforms, frameworks, scalability, and performance

Experience encouraging and maintaining internal and/or external collaborator relationships

Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible

Salary range $145,500.00 - $230,000.00 / 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 $181,000.00- $271,000.00/ 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 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, 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.

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