Cirrus · 23 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager - Jet Product Development
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCirrus is a company focused on product development and program management. The Sr. Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution from discovery to commercialization while managing scope, schedule, and budget.
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Responsibilities
Leads cross-functional project teams and facilitates project meetings as assigned
Prepares presentations and/or presents information as assigned
Use analyses tools to evaluate and monitor the overall project performance metrics
Leads or provides direct support for prototype builds, pre-production builds, pilot builds, and production launch using the PREP methodology
Leads tactical teams for timely issue resolution
Maintains BOM cost metrics
Analyzes, reviews, and documents the GRRI (Gate Readiness Review Indicator) requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle
Identifies and records meeting notes, key decisions, and logs action items in JIRA. Follows through with assignees to ensure timely execution of action items. Escalates to program/functional leadership A/R
Learns and follows Cirrus New Project Introduction (NPIS) methodology and provides recommendations for continuous improvement
Mentors team members in the principle of the NPIS
Fields program requisitions from IPT members, verifies purchase order requirements, and provides periodic updates (including budgetary) to requestors and program leadership
Completes project management tasks as assigned by Program/Platform leadership
Professionalism in speaking, presenting, and communicating with team members is required and expected to lead by example. This is required in all formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, etc.)
Positive outlook, demeaner, and attitude. Looks for opportunity to bring positive outcomes and dispositions in others when dealing with sometimes critical or distressing information
Project leadership requires extreme attention to detail with a high level of accuracy required
Manages to the approved business case (MR&O, DR&O/OR&O, & financial outputs)
Works closely with program leadership to develop program business case and plan
Facilitates Gate reviews with Sr. Leadership and cross-functional team members to demonstrate the program has met the key milestones/deliverables of the NPIS phase
Business casual appearance, or above, as required for daily and/or meeting needs
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Managing projects requires extreme attention to detail with a high level of accuracy required
Meeting punctuality and preparedness is required and expected to lead by example
Business casual appearance, or above, as required for daily and/or meeting needs
Travel requirements estimated at 10%
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Company vehicle driving requirements estimated at 5%; must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, or other technical field
5 years related work experience in Project Management, Engineering, Operations, or other technical field
PMI (Program Management Institute) certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 1 year of onboarding)
Leadership experience required
Demonstrates sound judgement and identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies
Ability to effectively manage competing work demands and multiple project priorities at the same time
Proficiency in Avante ERP (within 30 days)
Proficiency in UltiPro (within 30 days)
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (required at start), Word (required at start), PowerPoint (required at start)
Proficiency in SharePoint (within 30 days)
Proficiency in Power BI (within 90 days)
Proficiency in TEAMS Web/video/audio conferencing services (within 30 days)
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Enterprise (within 90 days)
Proficiency in JIRA (within 30 days)
Proficiency in DocuSign (within 30 days)
Benefits
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.
Company
Cirrus
Cirrus Aircraft is the global leader in personal aviation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
Patrick Waddick
President, Innovation & Operations
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