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What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an ERP Portfolio Director (ERP Systems) to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of hybrid work.

Strategic Leadership & Value Stream Ownership

• Own strategy, performance, and business outcomes for ERP operational value streams: Order-to-Cash (O2C),
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supply Chain & Logistics, and Plan-to-Build.
• Drive multi-functional process design and ERP enablement aligned to business value defined by Global Process Owners (GPOs).
• Define platform guardrails for process standardization and clean-core adoption, including a documented exception process.
• Ensure ERP enablement supports complex program-based execution models, including long-cycle manufacturing, contract-driven delivery, and government program compliance requirements.

Portfolio Roadmap & Investment Governance

• Own the Now / Next / Later ERP roadmap, balancing value delivery with platform stability and technical debt reduction.
• Lead major ERP transformation initiatives (e.g., ECC rationalization, S/4HANA migration waves, template harmonization, automation of manual processes).
• Chair ERP intake/prioritization governance with GPOs; ensure work is initiated only after formal prioritization and funding approvals.
• Maintain approval authority for major ERP functional design, configuration, and integration decisions; joint sign-off required with Financial Reporting Platforms for changes impacting finance dimensions, feeds, or close controls.
• Define and implement Oracle ERP decommissioning and coexistence strategies, including data retention, integration rationalization, and risk-managed functional transition to SAP S/4HANA.

This is a sitebased role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard fiveday workweek.

The day-to-day

What you'll need

• 12+ years of progressive IT leadership with ownership of large-scale, global ERP portfolios. Depth across ERP value streams (O2C, P2P, Supply Chain/Manufacturing) and working knowledge of finance execution impacts (posting logic, intercompany enablement, close dependencies).
• Demonstrable experience leading run + transform delivery in complex environments.
  Strong operational discipline with a metrics-first approach (service management attitude, continuous improvement).
• Experience in regulated environments with SOX/ITGC/ITAC responsibilities, audit remediation, and evidence discipline.
• Proven leadership of global teams and large SI/managed services ecosystems.
• Superb communication at all levels including executive engagement.
• U.S. Citizenship required (due to program requirements).

What will help you on the job

• Experience leading multi-platform ERP environments.
• Led at least one major ERP transformation through go-live (cutover + hypercare), including integration readiness and control validation.
• Solid understanding of program-based manufacturing, project costing, complex BOMs, long lead-time procurement, and fulfillment in ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience operating and governing Oracle and SAP ERP platforms in parallel during phased ERP migrations.
• Experience supporting ERP-enabled operations in aerospace, defense, satellite, or government contracting environments.
• Hands-on leadership of SAP S/4HANA migrations and/or Oracle upgrades.
• Familiarity with government contracting considerations (e.g., FAR/DFARS impacts, compliance-driven controls, audit readiness requirements affecting ERP execution).
• Experience managing integration complexity across ERP, manufacturing systems, and downstream finance platforms in multi ERP ecosystems. Experience in aviation, maritime, energy, or similar operational domains.
• Familiarity with federated operating models and global process governance.

Salary range
$165,000.00 - $261,000.00 / 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 $205,000.00- $308,000.00/ 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. 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.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive IT leadership with ownership of large-scale, global ERP portfolios. Depth across ERP value streams (O2C, P2P, Supply Chain/Manufacturing) and working knowledge of finance execution impacts (posting logic, intercompany enablement, close dependencies).
• Demonstrable experience leading run + transform delivery in complex environments.
  Strong operational discipline with a metrics-first approach (service management attitude, continuous improvement).
• Experience in regulated environments with SOX/ITGC/ITAC responsibilities, audit remediation, and evidence discipline.
• Proven leadership of global teams and large SI/managed services ecosystems.
• Superb communication at all levels including executive engagement.
• U.S. Citizenship required (due to program requirements).

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