Sr. Director Global Compensation

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a talented Sr. Director Global Compensation to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.

Imagine being the architect of a global compensation strategy that truly empowers our most valuable asset: our people. We're seeking a dynamic Sr. Director Global Compensation to fuse visionary thinking with hands-on leadership, crafting and executing a compensation blueprint that resonates across borders. This role demands a master juggler, someone who thrives under the pressure of multiple priorities while maintaining laser-focus on accuracy and embodying unwavering professionalism. You'll lead teams that directly impact the lives of Viasat's employees, navigating the complexities of a rapidly expanding global landscape. Success in this role hinges on your ability to strike a delicate balance between speed, agility, operational efficiency, and strict compliance. Crucially, you'll be the strategic forecaster, anticipating future needs and driving critical decisions that propel our organization forward. If you're ready to lead with both strategic insight and meticulous execution, and if you possess the maturity to navigate a complex, global environment, we want to hear from you.

• Own the Global Compensation Vision: You'll set the strategic direction and manage the implementation of all global pay programs, covering base pay, sales incentives, short-term bonuses, and long-term equity plans.
• Drive Executive Compensation: You'll manage the entire executive compensation lifecycle, from preparing board and committee materials to ensuring accurate SEC filings, including the annual proxy statement.
• Build a High-Performing Team: You'll lead, coach, and develop a collaborative compensation team, fostering a consultative approach that aligns with company goals and operational needs.
• Stay Ahead of Market Trends: You'll proactively monitor internal and external compensation trends, analyze competitive market data, and identify opportunities for innovation and market leadership.
• Manage Market Data: You'll select and oversee participation in relevant compensation surveys across all our global locations.
• Design the Global Pay Structure: You'll define and refine our global job architecture and compensation framework.
• Develop Incentive Plans: You'll create and manage annual and long-term incentive plan designs, including forecasting participation and usage.
• Communicate Compensation Effectively: You'll develop and implement communication and training strategies to ensure employees understand our compensation programs and philosophy.
• Lead the Annual Compensation Review: You'll manage the design, planning, communication, and execution of our annual compensation review process.
• Foster Strategic Partnerships: You'll build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and vendors to improve programs, ensure competitiveness, and enhance the employee experience.
• Advise Executive Leadership: You'll prepare and lead discussions with executive leadership on new or revised compensation programs and plans.
• Ensure Clear Employee Communication: You'll partner with internal communications to deliver proactive, clear, and understandable compensation information to all employees.
• Maintain Global Compliance: You'll ensure global compliance with evolving government and legislative requirements, including pay equity, and assess their impact on our compensation practices.
• Model Financial and Talent Impact: You'll analyze the financial and talent outcomes of current and proposed compensation programs and strategies.
• Manage M&A Compensation Integration: You'll lead compensation due diligence, planning, and integration for mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure Financial Controls and Compliance: You'll maintain strong internal controls, ensure proper accounting for all compensation programs, and ensure compliance with all applicable global, federal, state, and local laws.

• A proven track record of leading compensation teams and developing comprehensive compensation programs.
• 5-10 years of experience in compensation leadership roles.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Creative thinker who can provide strategic thought leadership, think analytically, and solve complex issues and challenges.
• Proven ability to lead and scale teams in a fast moving and growing global environment.
• Ability to work both tactically and strategically to ensure business needs are met.
• Knowledge of global compensation disciplines (i.e. broad-based programs, sales incentive plans, and long-term incentives).
• An innate ability to translate data into insights & action, which can lead to refining programs and processes.
• Agile, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast moving and continuously evolving global environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal communications effectiveness, including verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to present ideas at the senior level and gain executive buy-in and alignment around key priorities.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status is required.

• Skill in leading and managing organizational change related to compensation programs.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems i.e. Workday is a plus.

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.