Sophie Bywater

Director Sovereign Programmes @Viasat

London, GB

The Director, Sovereign Programmes is a key leadership role within Viasat International Government and is responsible for winning and delivering of space business in the UK and RoW. The role involves progressing specified strategic opportunities by masterminding capture campaigns, leading bid teams through the proposal and negotiation phase and overseeing delivery once won.As a member of the Strategic Programmes Senior Leadership Team (SP SLT) they will be responsible for delivering the outcomes agreed during the annual business planning cycle.The day-to-day* Develop capture campaign plans for the sovereign programmes in the UK and RoW region. Continuously shape Viasat’s response as the campaign evolves.* Lead progression of opportunities through Viasat’s approval process ensuring the right balance of risk and reward is achieved.* Develop resource plans with internal stakeholders to ensure each major campaigns are effectively resourced at each stage and progressing towards a successful outcome.* Develop and maintain internal & external stakeholder maps and implement effective stakeholder management plans to generate Viasat supporters.* Maintain the pipeline of opportunities in Sales Force with the associated financial data.* Oversee delivery of projects (via the Project Performance Review) and act as an escalation point internally and externally as needed.* Deliver the business outcomes agreed during the annual business planning cycle.* Participate and contribute to the leadership of Strategic Programmes as a member of the SP SLT.* Develop and maintain deep relationships with relevant organisations including customers, industrial partners and governments.

Barton Peveril College, Southampton

A Levels

Hamble Comprehensive

GCSE

Astrium Business School

Management Skills

EADS Corporate Academy

Business Qualifications

The University of Birmingham

BEng & BCom (Masters Accredited