Job Title: Principal Product Program Manager

 
 
Your role in helping us shape the future:
Join an innovative team that is responsible for driving Intelsat's vision of launching new products and services, that will open new profitable markets, drive new revenue streams and ensure reliable communications globally, by managing cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle. You will coordinate and collaborate with highly-matrixed teams across the organization to provide structure and focus on achieving product launch objectives with quality, on schedule, and within budget. This role is for you if you are organized, energetic, self-motivated, and are passionate about driving development of new products from concept to launch. To accomplish our goal, we are looking for bold thinkers and doers who will continue our legacy of innovation for decades to come.

Are you up to the challenge?
Lead all aspects of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDL) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with focus on maintaining compliance to the Intelsat PMO methodology, standards and PDL/PLM framework Successfully partner with Product Management teams to drive the development and execution of their new product concepts across Intelsat's functional areas and 3 rd party technology, business and operational partners Apply business acumen to formulate practical and effective program management approaches to ensure new products are delivered to market in an expedited manner to maximize revenue streams. Develop comprehensive product program reports and associated implementation plans. Manage multiple concurrent product programs varying in size and complexity, while rapidly adjusting to shifts in priorities. Apply formal change management practices that ensure that product programs are baselined at kickoff and all changes are thoroughly scrutinized for justification, impact to the program resources and have received appropriate approvals. Provide clarity on product program objectives, ensure that roles and responsibilities are well understood and address any conflict in a timely manner, with minimal direction and assistance from management.
Can you drive these processes?
Act as a liaison, both internally and externally, in order to support the development and management of key product program relationships. Anticipate product program risks and issues and work to provide resolutions which ensure that stakeholder expectations are set appropriately. Effectively communicate information to diverse audiences, including translating subject matter terminology into clear business terms. Facilitate straightforward decisions from complex situations that keep teams and projects moving forward. Be a Product Development evangelist and establish strong working relationships with cross-functional teams throughout the company.
You should definitely have:
Bachelor's degree 7-10 years of experience (or an equivalent amount of education and work experience) Minimum of 2 years of program/project management experience. Minimum of 2 years of e xperience working with product development or product management (or other primary leadership role in bringing new products to market). Experience leading large, dynamic programs with cross-functional, matrixed resources. Demonstrated understanding of technology-based product lifecycle management, including development, launch and management phases, and primary roles/responsibilities and deliverables of key organizational functions. Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, set direction and approach, mobilize and motivate teams and execute with limited information and ambiguity. Exceptional analytic skills to translate requirements and designs into successful action plans. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills combined with strong negotiation ability, delivered with a high level of influence and professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders. Desire to work with others and take on ambiguous tasks. Strong professionalism and grace under pressure.
It would be nice if you had:
Master's degree or MBA Certified Project Management expertise Experience with telecommunications, satellite communications or other related managed services. Experience with Microsoft Project High EQ, maturity, and good judgment.
What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.
We emphasize personal and professional growth Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture
Other Job Info:
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Job requires ability to lift up to 5 lbs  
This role is subject to ITAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee). These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Company description: Intelsat is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media, telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home, in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis, Intelsat supplies video, data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1,800 customers, many of which Intelsat has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world's leading media and communications companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark Intelsat's customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings, which include transponder services, hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities, and channel services.