Pick the right team to work with - Program/Project Manager Viasat Employee Review

2.0
28 Dec 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellent C level management, Flexible work environment, Good office and work environment, A lot of nice and knowledgeable people, competitive salary.

Cons

Very tight in giving out RSUs to lower level employees - much lower than average SD companies. Poor middle management who have been promoted because of their technical talent but lack leadership and basic management skills. Heterogeneous culture and values, such as big contrast between Denver and Carlsbad offices. Denver office is entangled in their hierarchical, and process oriented culture as oppose to Carlsbad. The same level employee who has 3 layers to top management in CLBD may have as many as 6 layers in Denver. Your advancement is hit and miss and highly dependent on who your boss maybe.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is freedom to approach each project as you see fit. Strong support from senior leadership.

Cons

When several programs peak at the same time the hours start to creep up pretty quickly.

2.0
3 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible scheduling

Cons

Over the past several years, the company has lacked a clear long-term strategy, resulting in frequent reorganizations, shifting priorities, and multiple rounds of layoffs. Decision-making often feels reactive rather than strategic, creating uncertainty and making it difficult to execute long-term plans. Internal processes can also be overly complex, slowing down work and reducing efficiency.

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