Program Control Manager

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

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Program Control Manager to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA!

As a Program Control Manager, you will play a critical role by supporting the planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of various types of programs. You will collaborate with the program team to create, maintain and status program schedules in MS Project. You will establish a cost baseline for programs and work with program team to develop, manage, and monitor a realistic Estimate At Complete. Your guidance and influence with the Program Manager will be key to achieving strong financial performance and positive customer experience. You will co-own the financial and scheduling performance with the Program Manager. You will leverage your knowledge of Earned Value Management to provide performance information to the program team. You will ensure full compliance with company processes and procedures across you and your team's programs. You will develop a foundational understanding of the technical side of the program to provide meaningful advice to the program team. You will present the financial, schedule, and performance information on your programs to leadership at the monthly program reviews. You will oversee the risk register and manage the project scope, schedule, and cost changes. You will work across our dynamic Program Control team, interface daily with Program Managers, finance personnel, functional groups and engineering staff in a team environment specifically designed to achieve program and professional success.

The day-to-day

• Meet with the Program Manager to establish a schedule and cost baseline.
• Status the schedule and program performance monthly.
• Update the Estimate at Complete monthly.
• Review and approve procurement requests.
• Review labor reports and provide guidance to the team.
• Create and update the Risk Register with the Program Manager.
• Implement mitigation plans when necessary.
• Review financials obligations.

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$135,500.00 - $213,500.00 / 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 $168,500.00- $252,500.00 / 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

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.