Product Manager, Business Aviation

Company: viasat
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

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 youll do In Viasat’s Aviation Product Management Team, we are looking for an end-to-end Product Portfolio Manager for the Business Aviation Segment. In this role, you will lay down the charter for greater adoption of the current product while identifying new ways to expand its value in the market with the right extensions to find the right market fit to drive growth. You will be interfacing with all stakeholders internal and external, working with internal teams to define the product roadmaps, create GTM strategies, and manage the lifecycle of these products working with engineering, sales, and marketing to create sustainable value in the marketplace. The day-to-day Build and manage a comprehensive product roadmap. It should aggregate dependent product roadmaps and outline your overall strategy. Balance client requests, market demands, and your creative ideas. Analyze connectivity service attributes (coverage, bandwidth, latency, reliability) to build tiered service offerings that align with different airline operational and passenger needs Develop comprehensive product specifications that articulate feature sets, performance metrics, and value propositions for each service tier Create bundling strategies that combine connectivity with OTT services, content delivery networks, and operational applications Interact with partners, customers, and prospects to define market requirements, and translate these requirements into market requirements (MRDs) that dependent product and engineering teams can deliver to, on time, and within budget Own the product vision and evangelize it throughout the organization – articulate and justify the WHAT and WHY of any product effort Be responsible for the product business case, advocating for funding and resourcing for the product to realize value Define, measure, and report on key Product metrics, in conjunction with Business and Company strategy Bring the "voice of the customer" to the product by working closely with internal product teams, sales, marketing, customer success, operations, and users to prioritize feasibility, viability, and desirability of requirements. Define various internal or partner solutions and associated collaborations where applicable Act as the single POC for product needs, roadmap, prioritization, and communication of product plan across the customer and stakeholder community Engage with the relevant solution partners and ecosystem players – both technically and commercially Drive the success of the final product and improvement iterations on an ongoing basis with the team and other stakeholders Present periodically to senior executives at the corporation on the continuous evolution of the product portfolio This will be an onsite/hybrid role in Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Duluth, GA, or Washington D.C. What youll need 7 years managing one or more products or experience like the above essential functions Demonstrated experience working with global teams, strong collaboration, and communications skills Strategic approach with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic Highly motivated self-starter and consistent track record of being able to complete tasks efficiently Demonstrated experience influencing and leading cross functional teams to drive and deliver business justification to introduce and launch product capabilities Fast learner and comfortable with technical details. You have credibility with the engineering community about technical tradeoffs, scalability, and performance Demonstrated experience defining, testing, and updating product hypotheses with customers based on market and customer feedback Productive mindset to identify the most important issues, prioritize your time, and deliver results consistently Passion and creativity to inspire, influence and encourage others, in both relationships with customers and peers Passionate about solving problems for customers and can define compelling products that address those needs Experience with executive sponsor management Bachelor’s degree, CS degree or equivalent experience is preferred (MBA / master’s degree a plus) Experience in Aviation industry a plus Able to travel up to 30% What will help you on the job Graduate degree in a quantitative field, MBA, or advanced background in aviation or telecommunications, with equivalent experience accepted Experience with satellite network analysis and telecommunications performance metrics in aviation applications Experience with forecasting methodologies, demand planning, and capacity management in service industries Experience with agile product development methodologies and cross-functional team leadership Salary range $145,500.00 - $230,000.00 / 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 $181,000.00- $271,000.00/ 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. 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.

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