Program Manager I - #1402575

Job Summary

Cirrus is currently seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee new product development initiatives within our aircraft Innovation and Operations division. This role involves managing cross-functional teams and resources to drive the successful design, development, and implementation of innovative aviation products.

The Program Manager will be responsible for creating and executing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations. This position requires a proactive leader with strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to solve complex challenges in a dynamic engineering and production environment

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• This position requires a high degree of interaction and effective communication creating a team of engaged internal/external stakeholders is required for success and therefore communication and facilitation skills are critical.
• Individual must be able to lead highly diverse, cross-functional teams and effectively execute all project phases in the project lifecycle using industry standard tools and methodology. The position will require focus on project initiating and planning phases to drive decision making. Strong executive level communication and presentation skills are required.
• Role is responsible for managing programs’ scope, schedule, budget, product bill of materials cost and product weight. Driving the adherence to programs requirements and objectives, while managing/mitigating program risks.
• Must have experience using project management measurement techniques, including CIP/SPI and Earned Value
• Must have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodology and project scheduling tools. Program Manager needs to have demonstrated performance leading teams to obtain desired project or program results.
• Due to the cross-functional nature of this position, individual needs to be highly effective at coaching/training to mentor the various skill levels of project teams.
• Managing several projects as part of a program requires extreme attention to detail.
• Position requires program level budget tracking including project expense, revenue, and/or capitalization.
• Travel, up to 25% may be required
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, and 5+ years of project management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification preferred (required within 12 months)
• Risk management experience required.
• Strong skills in using schedule management software
• Experience in using visualization tools like tableau and/or Microsoft Power BI
• Supervisory experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with financial modeling and business proposals preferred.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
  
  

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Align
• Courage
  
  

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
  
  

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.