Program Management Intern, Business Operations

$43,680 - $137,280/Yr

Viasat - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Intern

Carlsbad, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Program Management Intern in Business Operations at Viasat is a unique opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields. This internship focuses on coordinating and integrating customer sustainment support activities, providing hands-on experience in project planning, logistics, and customer service within a dynamic environment. Interns will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless support for programs and customers, while also engaging in special projects that enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading internship project planning and implementation activities, communicating key takeaways and deliverables.
• Developing and supporting continuous improvement activities alongside Program Management teams.
• Planning and coordinating depot support activities and global service parts logistics.
• Coordinating reverse logistics process flow across distribution channels for network spares.
• Determining optimum inventory levels and field stocking locations for network spares.
• Reporting ongoing metrics on cost, performance, and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Participating in corporate-wide logistics strategy development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, and/or Supply Chain.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up and customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management skills.
• Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies including 5S, lean, or six sigma.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for interns pending eligibility.
• Flexible work environment with onsite/hybrid options.