PMO Analyst (contract)

at  Inmarsat

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.

INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Viasat’s International Government business unit delivers against the requirements for voice, data and video services with demand for global availability and utmost reliability. Whether a military commander on operations, a government official responding to a local emergency or a head of state conducting international affairs, Viasat provides them with essential access to voice and broadband data, where and when they need it.
Job Description

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent
• Formal PM certification: can be Prince2, Agile, or other PM-specific qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience of programme co-ordination / administration
• Experience of managing small projects, or exposure to the end-to-end project lifecycle, or managing substantial parts of the project lifecycle
• Experience of working within a structured project management framework
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Highly organised, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work with remote teams, including US and Australia
• Prefer previous experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) roles in a Satellite service provider company

PRIMARY ROLE PURPOSE:

The satellite industry is undergoing unprecedented changes as new entrants and technological advances fundamentally transform the market. To stay at the forefront of this fast-changing landscape, the Strategy and Growth Programmes team leads the charge for International Government in developing and executing strategies and plans that keep Viasat competitive in our markets today and into the future.
One such initiative is the Chorus product portfolio, through which the International Government seeks to expand its satellite communications business in the global aeronautical market segment. We are looking to provide a scalable and flexible beyond-line-of-sight communication solution for regional operations to disseminate mission system data in real-time from airborne platforms to key end-users. The programme is expected to deliver a compelling platform-based solution for this segment backed by a comprehensive go-to-market and capture strategy.

The role of Programme PMO is to support the Programme Management Team including:

• Tracking status of programme deliverables and milestones
• Supporting the adoption of the project lifecycle and deliverables
• Programme level risk and issue co-ordination
• Monitoring the status of projects transitioning into normal service
• Coordination of the regular project and programme-level reporting cycles
• Co-ordination of project governance arrangements

Additional responsibilities include assisting the Programme Manager with maintaining the project management processes, standards and governance, assisting Project Managers on large projects, and co-ordinating activities in support of quality objectives.

At times the PMO Analyst may be asked to provide project support; when this is the case, this will include, amongst other things:

• Ensuring project plans and project documentation are complete and up-to-date
• Provide regular project status updates

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities for supporting the Programme include: