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:
The primary purpose of this role is to lead and manage government projects, ensuring assigned project work is delivered on time and to a high quality standards. You will execute a wide range of tasks including managing stakeholders, producing regular reports, coordinating resources, tracking progress and performance and any other tasks required to get the project done. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.You will report to the Impelementation & Integration Manager to ensure that contractual deliverables are met, delivered on time and to specification.

The day-to-day:

• Be responsible for producing and managing delivery plans and associated budgets.
• Be responsible for Project documentation such as regular reports showing resource allocation & utilisation, project budgets (actual v forecast), project status and risks.
• Be responsible for customer focused status reporting, ensuring that, as far as practicable, customers are fully informed on delivery progress.
• Work with Business Managers and Directors to negotiate the desired business outcomes.
• Manage suppliers and contractors where necessary to ensure delivery is on time and to specification.
• Execute any project related activities as required by your Manager.
• Manage stakeholder engagement.
• Have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Conduct problem solving analysis to resolve project related issues.
• Advanced time management and analytical skills.
• Adhere to the WHS responsibilities and policies of Viasat as per the organisation’s Safety Management System

What you’ll need:

• Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering.
• Great experience in delivering projects using PMBoK or PRINCE2 Methodologies
• Experience in budget forcasting and budget management
• Experience in project scheduling
• Experience in creating Project Management Plans to support bids and tenders
• Procurement and Supply Chain experience
• Advanced computer skills are essential (MS Office Inc. Excel, Word, Project)
• Strong presentation and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience in delivering projects for Government customers
• Ability to travel interstate.
• Must hold and maintain Australian citizenship and either already have or have ability to qualify for Australian Defence baseline clearance is essential.
• Must have a current Australian drivers’ license and passport.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

What will help you on the job:

• +3 years of experience in project management, preferably experience working with and delivering of services and projects to military/government customers with knowledge is highly regarded.

Government contract driving: An essential function of this position for the work performed under a government contract requires driving a Viasat-owned vehicle. As such, participation in our Drug-Alcohol program is required which includes pre-employment testing and random testing. 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.
EEO AUSTRALIA: Viasat actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds

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