Technical Program Manager

VIAVI Solutions

Technical Program Manager responsible for executing high impact Development Programs at VIAVI, a network solutions leader. Focus on leading a cross-functional team to drive product success.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWichita • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute high impact / innovative Development Programs from Program Initiation through General Availability
Stage Gate Management and Oversight of Programs (This includes HW and SW)
Ensure management reporting and Stage Gate reviews for the Program
Overall Budget Management for the Programs
Work with Functional Managers to ensure resources are available and assigned to the Team
Lead the PMs/Core Team in managing and tracking program progress
Proactive Risk Management through risk identification and development of risk mitigation plans with the Core Team
Provide all necessary management reporting and reviews for the Program
Recommend to Senior Functional Management the continued investment or closure of the Program based on projected business results

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS degree in either EE, Physics, or Comp Sci
10+ years hands-on experience in a high tech HW and SW environment
10+ years hands-on experience developing hardware and software for highly technical new products
Military Radio Telecommunications Domain experience
Recent military contract background (CDRL decomposition, Statement of Work, TPS/APS development)
Experience managing OEM military radio vendor deliverables
Excellent leadership, communications and influencing skills operating at the Senior Management Level
Leadership experience within a global matrix management organization
Experience managing or operating within X-functional, multi-discipline teams
Deep understanding of Product Development Lifecycle from Concept through to Launch/Shipment
Proven Track record of delivering results
Strong business acumen; Understanding of key Financial metrics & levers
Budget Forecasting and Tracking experience to ensure Financial targets are achieved
A proactive approach to risk management and continuous process improvement
Can operate in both an Agile and Waterfall based development environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementProduct Development LifecycleAgile DevelopmentWaterfall DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentFinancial MetricsForecasting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingTeam ManagementProactive ApproachProcess ImprovementCollaborationCross-functional Team ManagementStrategic ThinkingResults-oriented

Certifications

BS degreeMS degree