ViaSat
Product Strategy Director
ViaSat, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
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 role will assess markets and identify opportunities within them that are aligned to Viasat's strategy - both for new products and existing ones. The opportunities will then be scoped during feasibility work before an outline proposition is built. The role will ensure that we are developing the most valuable propositions available and transitioning them to teams that will manage implementation.The day-to-day
Develop business cases for strategic projects and programs for Executive approval (multi-million dollar and multi-year), looking across the business portfolioDefine the propositions being proposed in Executive language (based on customer & tech team input)coordinate across the BUs/central teams to create the high level business caseEngage with Segments, Corporate teams and Markets to understand the opportunities related to the propositions. Objectively assess their likely market success given the competitive environment.Engage with customers and partners through insight team work and directly to determine the attractiveness of propositionsEngage with external partners on work related to strategic programs and projects working towards agreements or contracts.Feed into reporting and budgeting processes on strategic programsCreate financial models for opportunities to demonstrate business cases valueTransition strategy into execution in collaboration with Product, Engineering and Segment teamsWhat you'll need
Previous consultant with strong background in consulting with the following skill-sets and characteristics:Hypothesis ledAbility to manage projects within an organizationStrong influence skills (without hierarchical authority)Able to work to tight timescalesAbility to define a problem and then structure a path to a solutionSkilled at financial and commercial modeling in Excel, including options analysisData driven and able to articulate and communicate the message behind the dataExcellent written and presentational skills, for Exec levelReady, willing and ideally experienced at working across UK and West Coast time zonesTelco background. Satcom and networking knowledge a plus.What will help you on the job
Commercial experience in industry desirable i.e. able to quickly hone the constituents of commercial success/failure.
Salary range
$191,400.00 - $332,800.00 / 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.
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 role will assess markets and identify opportunities within them that are aligned to Viasat's strategy - both for new products and existing ones. The opportunities will then be scoped during feasibility work before an outline proposition is built. The role will ensure that we are developing the most valuable propositions available and transitioning them to teams that will manage implementation.The day-to-day
Develop business cases for strategic projects and programs for Executive approval (multi-million dollar and multi-year), looking across the business portfolioDefine the propositions being proposed in Executive language (based on customer & tech team input)coordinate across the BUs/central teams to create the high level business caseEngage with Segments, Corporate teams and Markets to understand the opportunities related to the propositions. Objectively assess their likely market success given the competitive environment.Engage with customers and partners through insight team work and directly to determine the attractiveness of propositionsEngage with external partners on work related to strategic programs and projects working towards agreements or contracts.Feed into reporting and budgeting processes on strategic programsCreate financial models for opportunities to demonstrate business cases valueTransition strategy into execution in collaboration with Product, Engineering and Segment teamsWhat you'll need
Previous consultant with strong background in consulting with the following skill-sets and characteristics:Hypothesis ledAbility to manage projects within an organizationStrong influence skills (without hierarchical authority)Able to work to tight timescalesAbility to define a problem and then structure a path to a solutionSkilled at financial and commercial modeling in Excel, including options analysisData driven and able to articulate and communicate the message behind the dataExcellent written and presentational skills, for Exec levelReady, willing and ideally experienced at working across UK and West Coast time zonesTelco background. Satcom and networking knowledge a plus.What will help you on the job
Commercial experience in industry desirable i.e. able to quickly hone the constituents of commercial success/failure.
Salary range
$191,400.00 - $332,800.00 / 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.