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About Viasat
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.
Role Overview
At Viasat UK, our team provides industry-leading, government-approved Data at Rest encryption solutions to government and defence organisations globally. Our capabilities extend across multiple systems and platforms within diverse domains, offering versatile projects and exciting opportunities.
The Project Manager Role
As a results-driven Project Manager reporting to the Programme Director, you will be responsible for delivering projects through their full lifecycle—ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality.
You’ll:
- Manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team and co-ordinate a multi-functional delivery team
- Utilise excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure alignment on outcomes and objectives
- Foster collaborative relationships to develop customer intimacy and drive growth and change management
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Key Responsibilities
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Project Reporting & Administration
- Scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management
- Internal progress meetings and customer progress meetings (virtual and in person)
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Stakeholder Management
- Internal/external stakeholder engagements
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Delivery Coordination
- Cross-departmental working
- Matrix management of multi-disciplinary delivery teams
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Process & Methodologies
- Effort estimation and scheduling
- Resource and time management (via Time Management Systems)
- RAID log identification and management
- Change control processes
- Compilation of whitepapers, bids, and proposals (content, cost, and scheduling)
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a technical environment
- Qualifications in APMP/Prince 2 Practitioner (or equivalent recognised frameworks)
- UK national status with the capability to achieve DV (Disclosure and Vetting) security clearance
- Minimum of 3 days per week on-site in our Farnborough location
- Strong working knowledge of common project management methodologies
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Desired Skills & Experience (adding value)
- An ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Prior experience in project delivery to MoD and/or secure communications
- Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 legally protected status or characteristic.
If you require an accommodation for applying, please contact us directly.
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